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University of RuhunaFaculty of Science

Student Handbook 2018

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Vision of the University

To be theprime intellectual

thrust of thenation.

Mission of the University

To advanceknowledge and skills

throughteaching, research and services

to serve the society.

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Contents

1 University of Ruhuna 11.1 Introduction and brief history of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 Location of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.3 Officers of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 Organizational Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.5 Contact Information of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5.1 Postal Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.5.2 Telephone and Fax Numbers of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.5.3 Electronic Mail/Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.6 Internal Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Faculty of Science 62.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.2 Aims of the Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.3 Staff and Contact Information of the Faculty Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.4 Degree Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.5 Specifications of the Degree Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.5.1 Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.5.2 Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Academic Regulations and Procedures 93.1 Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.2 Registration as a New Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.3 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.4 Orientation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.5 Course Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.5.1 Course Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103.6 Credit Framework Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103.7 Selection of Course Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.7.1 Biological Science Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.7.2 Physical Science Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.8 Identification of Course Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123.9 Special Degree Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.9.1 Criteria for Selection to a Special Degree programme . . . . . . . . . . 133.10 Course Unit Combinations - Biological Science Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.11 Course Unit Combinations - Physical Science Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.12 Attendance Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.12.1 Medical Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.13 By law of the Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 Faculty of Science Management Information System - (FOSMIS) 194.1 Registration for the Subject Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.2 Registration for Course Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.3 Registration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.4 Registration for Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.5 Results of Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.6 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.7 Special Degree Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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4.8 Applications for Demonstrator/Tutor positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.9 Hostel Facilities and Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.10 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.10.1 Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214.10.2 Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214.10.3 Ruhuna Science Faculty Scholarship Fund (RSFSF) . . . . . . . . . . 224.10.4 Other Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5 Department of Botany 235.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235.2 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235.3 Members of the Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235.4 Course Units in Botany for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245.5 Course Units for B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6 Department of Chemistry 346.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.2 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.3 Members of the Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.4 Course Units in Chemistry for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366.5 Course Units in Chemistry for B.Sc. (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7 Department of Computer Science 457.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457.2 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457.3 Members of Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467.4 Members of the Academic Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477.5 Course Units in Computer Science for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . 477.6 ICT Course units of Bachelor of Science (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . 507.7 Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.7.1 Course units for Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree (BCS) 517.8 Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7.8.1 Criteria for Selection to the BCS (Special) Degree Programme . . . . 567.8.2 Course Units of BCS (Special) Degree Programme . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7.9 Examinations - BCS Degree Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597.9.1 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597.9.2 Examination Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607.9.3 Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Requirements . . . . 607.9.4 Minimum Requirement for the Completion of the Bachelor of Com-

puter Science (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617.9.5 Option of reverting to BCS General Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.10 Other Services to the University Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

8 Department of Mathematics 648.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648.2 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658.3 Members of the Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658.4 Course Units offered for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 668.5 B.Sc (Special) Degree Programmes in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

8.5.1 Course Units offered for B.Sc.(Special) Degree in Mathematics - Level I 79

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8.5.2 Detailed Syllabus for B.Sc. Special Degree in Mathematics - Level I . 808.5.3 Course Units offered for B.Sc.(Special) Degree in Mathematics - Level II 838.5.4 Detailed Syllabus for B.Sc. Special Degree in Mathematics - Level II . 84

9 Department of Physics 889.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 889.2 Computer Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899.3 Link Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899.4 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899.5 Members of the Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899.6 Course Units in Physics for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909.7 Course Units in Physics for B.Sc. (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

10 Department of Zoology 9710.1 Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9710.2 Head of the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9710.3 Members of Academic Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9710.4 Course Units in Zoology for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9810.5 Course Units in Zoology for B.Sc. (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10410.6 Credit Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.6.1 B.Sc. General Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10710.6.2 B.Sc. Special Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

11 Optional Course Units (or FSCs) offered by theFaculty 10911.1 Optional Course Units offered in Semester I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10911.2 Optional Course Units offered in Semester II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

12 Learning Resources 12112.1 Library Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

12.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12112.1.2 Staff of the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12112.1.3 Hours of Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12212.1.4 Library Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12312.1.5 Library Resource Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12412.1.6 Library Catalogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12512.1.7 Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12512.1.8 Library Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12512.1.9 Science Faculty Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

12.2 English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12712.2.1 Staff of ELTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12712.2.2 English Courses offered by ELTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

12.3 Department of Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

13 Sports and Recreation 133

14 Examinations 13514.1 Bachelor of Science Degree Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

14.1.1 The Bachelor of Science (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13514.1.2 The Bachelor of Science ( Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13514.1.3 Attendance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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14.2 Examination Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13614.2.1 Grades allocated for Course Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13614.2.2 Pass in a Course Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13614.2.3 Verification of Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13614.2.4 Bachelor of Science (General) Degree Examinations . . . . . . . . . . 13614.2.5 Award of Honours for B.Sc. (General) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13714.2.6 Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . 13714.2.7 Award of Honours for B.Sc. (Special) Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13814.2.8 Option of reverting to B.Sc. General Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

14.3 Other requirements for the completion of a Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13914.3.1 Attendance at Practical Course Units: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13914.3.2 Release of Final Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

14.4 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13914.4.1 Fees Levied for Registration for a Degree Programme . . . . . . . . . 13914.4.2 Examination Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

15 Gold Medals and Awards 14115.1 Gold Medals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14115.2 Annual Student Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

15.2.1 Dean’s Awards and Dean’s List for Overall Performance . . . . . . . . 14215.2.2 The Vice Chancellor’s Awards and Vice Chancellor’s List for Overall

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14215.2.3 Application procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14315.2.4 Eligibility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14315.2.5 Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

16 Student Service Facilities 14616.1 Counselling Service Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14616.2 Career Guidance Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

16.2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14616.2.2 Staff of Career Guidance Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14716.2.3 Activities of the Career Guidance Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

16.3 University Medical Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14816.3.1 Illness During Examination Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

16.4 Miscellaneous Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

17 Student Unions and Societies 15017.1 Science Faculty Students’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15017.2 Student Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

18 Other Information 15118.1 The Cultural Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15118.2 Resource Centre for Modern Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15118.3 Employment opportunities for graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

18.3.1 Temporary Demonstrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15118.3.2 Research Assistantships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

19 Appendix - Administrative Officers of the University 152

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1 University of Ruhuna

1.1 Introduction and brief history of the University

University of Ruhuna was established on 1st September 1978, as Ruhuna University Collegeby a Special Presidential Decree. Currently, University of Ruhuna constitutes with ninefaculties, namely Agriculture, Engineering, Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology,Humanities and Social Sciences, Management & Finance, Medicine, Science, Technologyand Graduate Studies.

Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology,Management & Finance, Science and Graduate Studies are located at the main Universitypremises at Wallamadama (Matara). Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Medicineare located in Mapalana (Kamburupitiya), Hapugala (Galle) and Karapitiya (Galle) respec-tively. The Faculty of Technology is temporary located at the Wellamadama premises untilthe construction of buildings at Kamburupitiya are completed. The central administrationunit of the University is also located at the Wallamadama University complex.

The University offers Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees in their respective disciplines.In addition, Diploma and Certificate courses are conducted in various disciplines.

At the first recruitment of the University of Ruhuna for the Bachelors degree programmesin 1978, a total of 272 students were enrolled and in the year 2016 it has been increasedto 7464 students, across seven faculties (Table 1), recording its fast growth during the pastfour decades.

Table 1: Distribution of students among the seven faculties (2016).Name of the Faculty No. of StudentsAgriculture 736Engineering 1117Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology 170Humanities and Social Sciences 1602Management and Finance 1795Medicine 821Science 953Technology 135Allied Health Science 135Total student population of the University 7464

1.2 Location of the University

University of Ruhuna main campus is located 4 Km away from Matara along the ColomboHambantota (A2) main road. Matara(originally Mahathota) is a city on the southern coastof Sri Lanka, 160 km from Colombo. . Matara historically belongs to the area called Ruhuna,one of the three kingdoms in Sri Lanka. First Indians who arrived to the island countryaccording to the Mahawansa settled in the area, along the banks of Nilwala River.

Traveling from Colombo to Matara can be made either by train or buses. There areonly a limited number of trains but buses are available every half an hour through thenormal route or expressway. The journey through normal route takes about four hours fromColombo while one and half hours through expressway. Matara is the last railway stationwhere the railway lines end and the last exit of the expressway in the South.

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1.3 Officers of the University

Chancellor Venerable Rajakeeya Panditha Pallaththara SumanajothiNayaka Thero

Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Gamini SenanayakaB.Sc. (Agric.) Peradeniya,Ph.D. (Royal Veterinary University, Denmark)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr.A.M.N. AlagiyawannaB.Sc. (Eng Hons) (Moratuwa),MEng (AIT), DEng (Nagaoka), C.Eng, MIE(SL)

Deans of Faculties

Agriculture Prof. KL Wasantha KumaraBSc Agric.(Ruhuna), MSc(Pera) , PhD(Bangalore)

Engineering Dr. P.D. Chandana PereraB.Sc. Eng, PhD Eng, C.Eng, MIE(SL)

Humanities and Dr. Upali pannilageSocial Sciences B.A., M.Phil,PhD(Ruhuna)

PG Dip.(Colombo)

Medicine Prof. S. WimalasundaraMBBS(Pera), DO(Colombo), PhD(Ruhuna)

Science Prof. P.A. JayanthaB.Sc. (Kelaniya, Sri Lanka),M.Sc. (JPura, SL),Ph.D.(QUT,Australia)

Technology Prof. W.D.G. DharmarathnaB.Sc. (Pera), MSc, PhD (Tufts, USA)

Management & Finance Dr. T.S.L.W. GunawardanaBBA (Ruh, SL),MSc (Agder, Norway)PhD (Bodo , Norway)

Fisheries and Marine Dr. H.B. AsanthiSciences and Technology B.Sc.(Honors) (Ruhuna),

PhD (Montpellier, France)

Librarian Mr. Ananda KarunarathnaB.Dev.Studies(Statistics)(Colombo, S.L.),Dip. Lib. & Inf. Science(Kelaniya, .S.L.),MSSc.(Kelaniya,S.L)

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1.4 Organizational Structure

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1.5 Contact Information of the University

1.5.1 Postal Addresses

Main administration block of the University is located in Wellamadama. Also, Faculty ofFisheries & Marine Sciences & Technology, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Facultyof Management & Finance, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Graduate Studies are located inthe Wellamadama.

University of Ruhuna,Wellamadama,Matara,81000,Sri Lanka.

Addresses of the other four campuses are as follows;

Postal Addresses of other four Faculties of the University of Ruhuna

Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of Ruhuna University of RuhunaMapalana, Kamburupitiya, Hapugala, Galle,81100, Sri Lanka. 80000, Sri Lanka.

Faculty of Medicine Faculty of TechnologyUniversity of Ruhuna University of RuhunaKarapitiya, Galle. Karagoda-Uyangoda,80000, Sri Lanka. Kamburupitiya

81100, Sri Lanka.

1.5.2 Telephone and Fax Numbers of the University

Telephone FaxWellamadama Complex +94(0)41222681-2 +94(0)412222683

+94(0)412227001-4Faculty of Agriculture +94(0)41229220 +94(0)412292384Faculty of Engineering +94(0)912245765 +94(0)912245762Faculty of Fisheries andMarine Science & Technology +94(0)412227026 +94(0)412227026Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences +94(0)412227010 +94(0)412227010Faculty of Management & Finance +94(0)412227015 +94(0)412227015Faculty of Medicine +94(0)912234730 +94(0)912222314Faculty of Science +94(0)412222701 +94(0)412222701

1.5.3 Electronic Mail/Web

The university can be reached by electronic mail from anywhere in the world. The maildomain is ruh.ac.lk . The e-mail addresses of the academic staff and other offices areavailable in the University Web site: http : //www.ruh.ac.lk

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1.6 Internal Telephone Numbers

Vice Chancellor 2000Office 2101Deputy Vice Chancellor 2001Office 2137Registrar 2110Office 2109Dean, Faculty of Fisheries 5101and Marine Sciences & TechnologySenior Assistant Registrar 5102Dean, Faculty of Science 4101Assistant Registrar 4102Dean, Faculty of Humanities 3101and Social SciencesAssistant Registrar 3102Dean, Faculty of Management & Finance 3901Assistant Registrar 3902Dean, Faculty of Technology 4501Assistant Registrar 4502Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies 2147Assistant Registrar 2160Librarian 2210Bursar 2150Senior Assistant Bursar (Finance) 2108Assistant Bursar (Finance) 2103Assistant Bursar (Supplies) 2115Deputy Registrar (General Administration) 2120Deputy Registrar (Examinations) 2130Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs) 2135Senior Assistant Registrar (Academic Establishment) 2144Senior Assistant Registrar (Non-Academic Establishment) 2140Engineer 2145Director, Physical Education 2223Medical Officer 2121Carrier Guidance Unit 2132Chief Security Officer 2126

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2 Faculty of Science

2.1 Introduction

The Faculty of Science consists of the Departments of Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science,Mathematics, Physics and Zoology. In addition, there is a Computer Unit, which caters tothe needs of the faculty, and the University in general.

The Faculty offers primarily undergraduate courses viz. the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)and Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S) General Degrees of three-year duration and B.Sc.and B.C.S. Special Degrees of four-year duration. The undergraduate programme comprisesof a large number of course units offered by individual departments. The Faculty offerspostgraduate degree programmes leading to the M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. All the depart-ments possess well-equipped laboratories and other infrastructure facilities for teaching andresearch work. At present, the Faculty admits 130 students for Biological Science, 210 stu-dents for the Physical Science and 50 students for Computer Science streams annually. Theselection of students for undergraduate courses is done by the University Grants Commis-sion of Sri Lanka, based on the performance of students in the relevant General CertificateExamination (Advanced Level).

Vision Statement - Faculty of Science

“To be the outstanding internationally-respected academic center of excellence which proudlyaffirms its Sri Lankan identity and which is committed to rigorous scholarship, academicfreedom, sound moral values and social responsibility”

Mission Statement - Faculty of Science

“To produce outstanding internationally accredited graduates who are innovative, analytical,articulate, balanced and adaptable, with lifelong interest of learning; and to strive, throughquality teaching, research and community service, to contribute to the advancement of schol-arship and the enrichment of the education, cultural, economic and natural environments ofthe people we serve”

2.2 Aims of the Faculty

The main objective of the faculty is to produce high quality Science graduates in bothbiological and physical sciences to cater in diverse fields of science in the country itself andoutside.The degree programmes offered by the faculty have been designed to develop followingattributes in each student:

• Sound knowledge in subject matter

• Effective communication

• Work in a team to achieve a set target

• Use computers for specific purposes

• Managing a team to fulfill a particular target effectively and efficiently

• Responsibilities towards the fellow community

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In order to achieve the above aims the students are free to select well designed course unitsthat provide:

• A sound knowledge in basic scientific concepts in various subjects

• A basic understanding of principles of scientific method and their application

• Apply the knowledge to solve real world problems

• Learn effective and efficient communication methods through report writing, presen-tations, brainstorming sessions etc...

• Participating in various outreach activities

The Ruhuna Science graduate has secured a place in the society as an innovator andinventor, researcher, scholar, manager and creative and global thinker.

2.3 Staff and Contact Information of the Faculty Office

DeanProfessor P. A. Jayantha +94(0)412222701 [email protected] 4101B.Sc. (Kelaniya),M.Sc. in Industrial Mathematics (SJP),Ph.D. (QUT, Australia)Assistant RegistrarMs. K.D.De.S Jayasekara +94(0)412222701 [email protected] 4102B.Sc. (Colombo)M.Sc. in NaturalResource Management

Mrs. I.U.L. Bogahawatta(Library) Senior Staff Assistant/LibraryMrs. N.D.I. Samaranayake(Stenograp) Senior Staff Assistant/StenographerMrs. S.A. Ramyawathie Senior Staff Assistant/ClericalMrs. D.C.B.M. Kumari Staff Assistant/ClericalMr. N.R.G. Munasinghearachchi Clerk/Dta Entry Operator(II SEG)Mr. B.A.D. Wanigarathna Clerk(Grade II)Mrs. S. Palliyaguru Typist(Grade II)Mrs. U.P.K. Heshani CAA(Grade III)Mr. P.P. Anura Labourer(Grade I)Mrs. D.I. Rathnayake Labourer(Grade I)Mr. H.L.D.S. Chandana Labourer(Grade II)Mr. R.G.J. Chaminda Labourer(Grade III)Mr. H.M.A. Ranjith DriverMr. C.P. De Silva Driver

2.4 Degree Programmes

Currently the Faculty of Science offers B. Sc. General (3 year) and B.Sc. Special (4 year)Degrees in biological and physical science streams and Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)General and Special Degree programmes. These are full time courses consisting of a numberof course units organised as two semesters per academic year. The General Degree Pro-grammes run through six semesters while the Special Degree Programmes run through eightsemesters. Examinations and evaluations are held throughout each semester.

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2.5 Specifications of the Degree Programmes

2.5.1 Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF)

The Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) is a nationally consistent framework forall higher education qualifications offered in Sri Lanka. It recognizes the volume of learningof students and identifies the learning outcomes that are to be achieved by the holders ofrespective qualifications. SLQF comprises of ten levels and the descriptors of each of theselevels are stated in a comprehensive manner. Since tyhe volume of learning is consideredin the SLQF, the number of credits that should be earned by students of each qualificationis also given. The minimum number of credits a student must earn to complete a B.Sc.General Degree and a B.Sc. Special Degree and a BCS General Degree and a BCS SpecialDegree with the corresponding SLQF Level is given in the following Table.

Degree Programme Minimum number of credits SLQF levelB.Sc. General Degree 90 5B.Sc. Special Degree 120 6BCS General Degree 90 5BCS Special Degree 120 6

2.5.2 Accreditation

B.Sc. and BCS General/Special Degrees are recognised globally. Thus our Science graduateshave equal chances as for those graduates from other Universities to apply for employmentopportunities and to win scholarships/placements in other local and foreign institutions oruniversities for higher education.

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3 Academic Regulations and Procedures

3.1 Admission Requirements

All applicants for the admission to Bachelors Degree programmes in the Faculty of Sciencemust satisfy the general university admission requirements for the faculties of science as laiddown by the University Grants Commission.Applicants with equivalent qualifications gainedfrom foreign universities and transfer students referred by the University Grants Commissionfor admission to this faculty shall be admitted only with the consent of the Faculty Board.

3.2 Registration as a New Student

Students admitted to the faculty register as fulltime students after fulfilling the requirementsfor registration laid down by the University Grants Commission and the University. He/Sheis required to maintain his/her registration during the total period of study in the faculty.

3.3 Academic Calendar

The general academic calendar consists of levels (academic years) and semesters. Each levelcomprises of two semesters. The General Degree Programme will be of three levels (sixsemesters) while the Special Degree Programme is of four levels (eight semesters). Thefaculty will notify commencement of the academic years and semesters, with prior approvalfrom the Faculty Board. A typical academic year will be as shown in the following table.

General academic calendar of the Faculty of ScienceFirst semester Weeks Second semester Weeks1st half 8 1st half 8Mid semester recess 1 Mid semester recess 12nd half 7 2nd half 7Study leave period 1 Study leave period 1Examination period 3 Examination period 4Vacation periods and Holidays 11Total 52

3.4 Orientation Programme

The orientation programme is designed mainly to conduct an English Course (IntensiveCourse) to prepare students to follow lectures and practical classes in English medium.The English classes will be conducted by the English Unit of the University during themorning hours of all working days in this period. Afternoon hours will be allocated forstudents to get familiarise with the facilities available in the University, register for courseunits through FOSMIS (Faculty of Science Management Information System), attend speciallectures/activities organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University and the Faculty.The period of the programme depends on the time available between the registration ofstudents by UGC and the commencement of the academic programme of the Faculty.

3.5 Course Structure

In the faculty of science there are two main streams of study as given in the Table 2 onthe following page. In addition to the Course Units under subject areas given in the table,

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Table 2: Main streams of Courses offered by the facultyMain streams of Courses conducted by the Faculty of ScienceStream Subjects Prefix

Botany BOTBiological Chemistry CHESciences Physics PHY

Zoology ZOOChemistry CHE

Physical Computer Science COMSciences Mathematics MAT

Applied Mathematics AMTIndustrial Mathematics* IMTPhysics PHY

*Industrial Mathematics is not offered together withApplied Mathematics or Computer Science.

several other Course Units from different disciplines are also available as Optional CourseUnits. The denotations of such Course Units begin with FSC.

For a degree programme each student should select Course Units from the relevantstream. Mathematics is a compulsory subject for the degrees offered under physical sci-ence streams. Students who follow Biological Science stream are strongly advised to followChemistry as a subject.

3.5.1 Course Units

A Course Unit is a selectively organized section of a subject. Course Units are of twotypes, that are Core Course Units and Optional Course Units. Core Course Units aredesigned by including basic and essential subject matter. Optional Course Units containspecific areas, which would provide a diverse knowledge on a particular subject. TheoryCourse Units consist of lectures, assignments and tutorials. Practical Course Units areeither laboratory based or field based studies of a particular subject. In addition, thereare Course Units which consist of project work and Combined Course Units consist of boththeory and practical components. Course Units are organized at three Levels, namely, I,II and III for the General Degree. On the performance at the examinations of Level I andLevel II and on application by the students, a student shall be selected to follow a SpecialDegree in a particular subject area. The duration of a Special Degree program is four yearsin total. Special degree program is considered as Level IV which consists of two academicyears, namely Special Degree Level I and Level II.

3.6 Credit Framework Policy

Course Units have Credit Values. A credit is a time based quantitative measure used todetermine the weightage of a particular Course Unit as shown below.

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Different types of Course Units and Credit Values

Description Credit Value

Theory Course Units: 15 contact hours 01e.g. 30 hour Course Unit 02

45 hour Course Unit 03

Practical Course Units: 30-45 hour Course Unit 0160-90 hour Course Unit 02

Projects: 30-45 hour Project 01

Combined Course Units: e.g.30 theory hours and 45 practical hours together 0315 theory hours and 45 practical hours 0230 theory hours and 22.5 practical hours 02.5

3.7 Selection of Course Units

Students are required to select their subject combinations four weeks prior to the com-mencement of their academic programmes. Any change of subject combinations shouldbe made within 2 weeks from the commencement of the academic programme. Studentsshould register for Core Course Units and Optional Course Units within one week from thecommencement of academic work at the beginning of the respective semester.

Registration for course units is compulsory. A student may change the selected optionalcourse unit within a week from the commencement of the semester. Only those who haveregistered are allowed to sit for the examination of that course unit. When the number ofapplicants for a particular course unit exceeds the available capacity, students will be chosenon a selection procedure specified by the respective department.

All information regarding above is made available at the office of the Dean and the stu-dents are requested to contact the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty for further information.There are several options for selection of course units. Available options will be announcedat the commencement of the semester. The Course Unit pathways have been designed toensure a significant degree of diversification within the degree programme. Core CourseUnits are the compulsory units, which should be followed by all students in accordance withthe streams selected. Optional Course Units can be selected at the discretion of the student,according to the selection criteria prescribed by the Faculty/Department. Students are notallowed to register for more than 6 credits of FSC course units for the B.Sc. (General)Degree which requires course units of 90 credits with a maximum of 95 credits. Any studentmay register for any number of course units as non degree course units.

3.7.1 Biological Science Stream

During the first two academic years, students in Biological Science Stream must obtain CoreCourse Units offered by any three departments out of the Department of Chemistry, Zoology,Botany and Physics. The Department of Physics offer Core Course Units in the SemesterI of Level III, and students should follow these Core Course Units if they have selectedPhysics as a subject area. All Course Units offered by the Department of Botany,Chemistryand Zoology in Level III are optional, and therefore students are free to select Course Unitsaccording to their choice depending on the availability of a place in the class. The CourseUnit offered by the Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Semester II of Level IIIare also optional, and as a result students have more choices during this Semester. Differentcombinations of subject areas available for Biological Science students in the General Degreeprogram are given in Section 3.10. Students who follow Chemistry, Zoology and/or Botanyas a subject should select course units of at least four credits from Level III to fulfil the

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subject certification requirement.

3.7.2 Physical Science Stream

Physical Science students have the choice to select Core Course Units offered by three depart-ments out of the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics.Mathematics Department offers three subject areas namely Mathematics, Applied Math-ematics and Industrial Mathematics. Physical Science students must follow Core CourseUnits within three subject areas of their choice including mathematics during the first twoacademic years and the Semester I of Level III. During semester II of Level III they havefreedom to select Course Units from among Optional Course Units available for PhysicalScience students. Course units available for different streams in Physical Science are givenin the Section 3.11.

Interdisciplinary Course Units (Unit codes starting with FSC) are also available as Op-tional Course Units for both Biological science and Physical Science streams.

3.8 Identification of Course Units

An alphanumeric code is used to identify a unit. The code consists of four digits prefixed bya set of three letters denoting the subject/Course Unit as described by the example givenbelow:

Eg. ZOO3162 General Options

ZOOLOGY

BOT: Botany, CHE: Chemistry, COM: Computer Science,PHY: Physics, MAT: Mathematics, AMT: Applied Mathematics,IMT: Industrial Mathematics, ZOO: Zoology,FSC: Supplementary Course Units

3 Level 3 1: Level I, 2: Level II, 3: Level III, 4: Special Degree

1 Semester I 1: Semester I, 2: Semester II, b: Offered during two Semesters

6 A number assigned by the relevant department

2 Credit Value is 2 1, δ : 1.25, α : 1.5, 2, β : 2.5, 3, 4, ....

Character(s) Representation Examples

First three characters Subject MAT- Mathematics, PHY - PhysicsFourth character Level 2 - Level II, 1 - Level IFifthcharacter:

Semester of the year 2 - Second Semesterb - Both Semesters

Sixth character: Number given by the department 4 - Fourth course unitSeventh character: Credit value 3 - Three credits, β- 2.5 credits

3.9 Special Degree Programme

Special Degree Programmes are offered in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathe-matics, Physics and Zoology. Students will be selected for these programmes based on theiracademic performance. Each Department of study will decide on the number of students tobe enrolled into Special Degree Programme depending on its requirements, available facilitiesand student performances. All Special Degree Programmes shall be of four-year duration.

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3.9.1 Criteria for Selection to a Special Degree programme

1. A student shall be eligible to apply if he/she has fulfilled the following requirementsat the completion of the Level II of the General Degree:

(a) a minimum of 60 credits,

(b) grades of C or better from theory aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits fromeach subject,

(c) grades of C- or better in all practical course units of the subjec to be specialised.

(d) grades of D+ or better in all other practical course units.

(d) a GPA of 2.00 or more, (The GPA is calculated using the formula in section14.2.4), and

(e) grades B- or better for 80% of course units of the subject to be specialised.

2. The selection of a student shall be determined by the respective department of studyin an interview and shall be based on the following:

(a) performance of the student in the selected subject of specialization at Levels I &II of the General Degree Examination,

(b) performance in the other subject(s) offered at the examinations referred to (a)above and

(c) the general aptitude and application of the student.

3. The decision of the Dean of the Faculty shall be final and conclusive.

4. Pass the English Proficiency Level II and Level III.

3.10 Course Unit Combinations - Biological Science Stream

Pathways available for Biological Science Streams are shown in the following tables.

Pathways available for Biological Science Stream for B.Sc. Level I & IIB.Sc. Level I B.Sc. Level II

Course Th/ Course Th/Unit BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 Pr Unit BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 PrCHE1112 C C C Th CHE2112 C C C ThCHE1122 C C C Th CHE2122 C C C ThCHE1032 C C C Pr CHE2131 C C C PrCHE1212 C C C Th CHE2212 C C C C ThCHE1222 C C C Th CHE2222 C C C C Th

CHE2231 C C C C PrBOT1112 C C Th BOT2112 C C C ThBOT1121 C C C Th BOT2121 C C C ThBOT1131 C C C Th BOT2131 C C C ThBOT1141 C C C Pr BOT2141 C C C PrBOT1212 C C C Th BOT2212 C C C ThBOT1221 C C C Th BOT2221 C C C ThBOT1231 C C C Th BOT2231 C C C ThBOT1241 C C C Pr BOT2241 C C C Pr

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Pathways available for Biological Science Stream for B.Sc. Level I & II

B.Sc. Level I B.Sc. Level II

Course Th/ Course Th/Unit BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 Pr Unit BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 Pr

ZOO1102 C C C Th ZOO2102 C C C ThZOO1112 C C C Th ZOO2112 C C C ThZOO1121 C C C Pr ZOO2121 C C C PrZOO1202 C C C Th ZOO2202 C C C ThZOO1212 C C C Th ZOO2212 C C C ThZOO1221 C C C Pr ZOO2221 C C C Pr

PHY1114 C C C Th PHY2114 C C C ThPHY1214 C C C Th PHY2b22 C C C PrPHY1b22 C C C Pr PHY2214 C C C Th

ICT1b13 C C C C Th+Pr FSC215α O O O O PrMAT1142 C C C C Th FSC224α O O O O Th+Pr

PHY2112 O O O O ThPHY2222 O O O O PrZOO2232 O O O O Th+PrZOO2142 O O O O Th+PrZOO2152 O O O O Th+Pr

O: Optional Course Units ZOO2262 O O O O Th+PrC: Compulsory Course Units ICT2b13 O O O O Th+Pr

BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4: Bio-Science Stream from 1 to 4.ICT2b13 (CCIT) - For students who passed ICT1b13 (CLC) exam

Pathways available for Biological Science Stream for B.Sc. Level III

Semester - I Semester - II

Subjects Course Unit BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 Th/Pr Optional Course Units

ChemistryCHE3112 C C C Th CHE3212,

CHE3222,CHE3232

CHE3122 C C C PrCHE3132 C C C Th

PhysicsPHY3114 C C C Th PHY3232, PHY3242,PHY3121 C C C Pr PHY3252, PHY3262,

PHY3272,PHY3282

Botany

BOT3112, BOT3122, BOT3132, BOT3212, BOT3222,BOT3151, BOT3162, BOT3172, BOT3232,BOT3242,BOT3182, BOT3191, BOT3142. BOT3251, BOT3261,

BOT3271, BOT3282,BOT3292.

Zoology

ZOO3112, ZOO3122, ZOO3133, ZOO3202, ZOO3211,ZOO3152, ZOO3162, ZOO3172, ZOO3223, ZOO3232,

ZOO3182, ZOO3192. ZOO3252, ZOO3272,ZOO3292.

MathematicsMAT324β, MAT325β,MAT326β, IMT323β,IMT324β, AMT324β

Computer Science COM3b52 COM3252, COM323α:,COM324α

FSC Course FSC3112, FSC3122 FSC3212, FSC3222,FSC3232

Units (Optional) FSC3132, FSC3bP2

Any other Course Unit that may be approved by the faculty

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3.11 Course Unit Combinations - Physical Science Stream

Pathways available for Physical Science Stream for B.Sc. Level ISemester - I & Semester - II

Course Unit PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Theory/PracticalMAT111β C C C C C C C C ThMAT112δ C C C C C C C C ThMAT113δ C C C C C C C C ThMAT121β C C C C C C C C ThMAT122β C C C C C C C C ThIMT111β C C ThIMT121β C C ThIMT122β C C ThIMT1b2β C C ProjectAMT111β C C C ThAMT112β C C C ThAMT121β C C C ThAMT122β C C C ThCHE1112 C C C C ThCHE1122 C C C C ThCHE1032 C C C C PrCHE1212 C C C C ThCHE1222 C C C C ThPHY1114 C C C C ThPHY1b22 C C C C PrPHY1214 C C C C ThCOM1111 C C C ThCOM112β C C C PrCOM113α C C C ThCOM121β C C C ThCOM122β C C C PrICT1b13 (CLC) C C C C C Th

Pathways available for Physical Science Stream for B.Sc. Level IISemester - I & Semester - II

Course Unit PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Theory/PracticalMAT211β C C C C C C C C ThMAT212β C C C C C C C C ThMAT221β ThMAT223β One of these options must be taken (C) ThMAT225β ThMAT222δ C C C C C C C C ThMAT224δ C C C C C C C C ThIMT211β C C ThIMT2b2β C C ProjectIMT221β C C ThIMT222β One of these ThIMT223β options must ThIMT224β be taken (C) Th

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Pathways available for Physical Science Stream for B.Sc. Level IISemester - I & Semester - II

Course Unit PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Theory/PracticalAMT211β C C C ThAMT212β C C C ThAMT221β C C C ThAMT222β One of these ThAMT223β options must ThAMT224β be taken (C) ThCHE2112 C C C C ThCHE2122 C C C C ThCHE2131 C C C C PrCHE2212 C C C C ThCHE2222 C C C C ThCHE2231 C C C C PrPHY2114 C C C C ThPHY2b22 C C C C PrPHY2214 C C C C ThCOM212β C C C PrCOM213α C C C ThCOM2141 C C C ThCOM221β C C C PrCOM222β C C C Th

FSC215α - Optional PrFSC224α - Optional Th+PrPHY2112 - Optional ThPHY2222 - Optional Pr

Pathways available for Physical Science Stream Level III - Semester ICourse Unit PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Th/PrMAT311β C C C C C C C C ThMAT312β One of these options ThMAT313β must be taken(C) ThIMT3b1β C C ProjectIMT312β One of these options ThIMT313β must be taken(C) ThAMT311β Only one of these options ThAMT313β can be taken(C) ThAMT312β One of these options ThAMT314β must be taken(C) ThCOM311β C C C ThCOM312β O O O Th+PrCOM3b3β C C C PrCOM3b52 O O O O O Th+PrCHE3112 C C C C ThCHE3122 C C C C ThCHE3132 C C C C ThPHY3114 C C C C ThPHY3121 C C C C Pr

O: Optional, C: Compulsory

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Pathways available for Physical Science Stream Level III - Semester IICourse Unit PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Th/PrMAT321β O O O O O O O O ThMAT322β O O O O O O O O ThMAT323β O O O O O O O O ThMAT324β O O O O O O O O ThMAT325β O O O O O O O O ThMAT326β O O O ThIMT321β* O O O O O O O O ThIMT322β O O O O O O O O ThIMT323β O O O O O ThIMT324β O O O O O O O O ThAMT321β O O O O O O O O ThAMT322β O O O O ThAMT323β O O O O O O O O ThAMT324β O O O O O O O O ThCOM3252 O O O O O O O O ThCOM3212 O O O ThCOM323α O O O O O O O O Th+PrCOM324α O O O O O Th+PrCOM326β O O O Th+PrPHY3232 O O O O O O O O ThPHY3242 O O O O O Th+PrPHY3272 O O O O O Th+PrPHY3252 O O O O ThPHY3262 O O O O O O O O ThPHY3282 O O O O O O O O Th+PrCHE3212 O O O O Th+PrCHE3222 O O O O Th+PrCHE3232 O O O O O O O O Th

3.12 Attendance Requirement

Students’ attendance for course units they registered can be viewed. It contains daily at-tendance, number of medical submissions and current attendance percentage for the courseunits. A student must maintain an 80% attendance for classes in order to be eligible to sitfor the examination of a course unit.

3.12.1 Medical Certificates

If a student is unable to attend lectures and/or practical classes due to an illness he/sheshould inform the university medical officer within a week. If a student wishes he/she can getmedical assistance from a government or a private doctor. However, the University medicalofficer should approve the medical certificates issued by them.

3.13 By law of the Faculty

By law of the faculty consists of all the academic related information, regulation and activi-ties. The by law document is distributed among all the students in their enrollment process.

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All the students should aware of and refer the by law of the faculty to continue their studiesduring the academic period.

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4 Faculty of Science Management Information System- (FOSMIS)

The FOSMIS is meant to assist management of the information system of Faculty of Sci-ence. Its present version has been designed after a careful assessment of the requirementsof the users of the system. The users are Students, Dean, Assistant Registrar, Heads ofDepartments, Lecturers, Academic Supportive Staff and Non-academic Staff.

Users of the FOSMIS can perform various different tasks. Every user is assigned a username and a password to log-in to the system. However, for security reasons all user accountsare created by the Dean of the Faculty of Science. Students must change the given temporarypassword at the first time they login to the system.

All students must use FOSMIS to register for course units and examinations. Thereare many facilities for students in FOSMIS, such as, view own course units they registered,attendance of classes, eligibility for examinations, results/GPA and notices etc. Changes inregistrations are allowed within the specified time limit at the beginning of the semester.All students must complete and update their personal information page.

4.1 Registration for the Subject Combinations

New students are advised to register subject combinations first. The date and time periodwill be announced by the Deans Office. The Deans Office will confirm subject combinationsjust after the registration except for Computer Science and Industrial Mathematics. Thosesubjects will be confirmed after selecting students based on their Z scores or by a selectiontest. Students who registered but not selected for these two subjects will be given an addi-tional time to register for another subject after the deadline without any penalty. Studentsare not allowed to change subject combinations after the deadline.

4.2 Registration for Course Units

The students will be informed to register for course units before the beginning of a newsemester. The date and time duration for registration will be announced by the Deans Office.After the deadline students are not allowed to change course units they registered. Studentswho did not register for course units during the given period are not allowed to register forexaminations of those course units. However, they can register for the examination in thefollowing year as repeat students. It is the responsibility of the student to register for courseunits on time.

4.3 Registration Process

1. Start Registration: The relevant time periods will be announced by the Deans Officefor students to register/drop course units.

2. Close the registration: The system will be closed for students after the given timeperiod and student will not be allowed to register through the FOSMIS after theclosing dates.

3. Change of registration: After the closing date of registration, students are allowedto modify course units registered through the Dean’s office within a given period,generally two weeks from the beginning of the Semester.

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4. Confirmation: Registration for course units will be confirmed by the Deans office andthe confirmation of each course unit can be seen in the system. This confirmationindicates that the registration is successful. If any course unit is not confirmed, thestudents are advised to contact SAR/Science at the Deans Office.

4.4 Registration for Examinations

All students are advised to register for examinations before the dead line as the dates areannounced by the Deans office. Students can register for examinations of registered courseunits only. A student who registered to repeat an examination should submit the relevantpaying voucher to the Deans Office to obtain the confirmation.

After the registration for examinations is completed the eligibility for each course unit,which depends on the percentage of attendance (80%), will be displayed in the system. Itis the responsibility of the student to register for examinations.

4.5 Results of Examinations

The released results of course units will be posted on the system. The students can viewthe results of a given course unit or all results of past examinations after log in to theiraccounts.

4.6 Notices

The notices relevant to students will be posted on FOSMIS. It is the responsibility of stu-dents to see the notices.

4.7 Special Degree Applications

Students shall submit applications for special degree programmes through FOSMIS whenadvertised.

4.8 Applications for Demonstrator/Tutor positions

Final year students shall apply for Demonstrator/Tutor positions through FOSMIS whenapplications are called.

• Web Address for the FOSMIS: http://paravi.ruh.ac.lk/fosmis/

4.9 Hostel Facilities and Policy

At present, the University supplies hostel facilities only for a limited number of students.However, further expansion of this facility is envisaged. First year and Final year studentsare given the priority. These hostels are looked after by a team consists of Wardens andSub-wardens. A few university-own houses and rented houses as well are used as students’hostels. The tables below show details of currently available hostel facilities.

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Category Hostel Number of StudentsBikshu Walawwatta 85

Male

Meddawatta 265Eliyakadna (old) 110Eliyakadna (new) 180Pamburana II 80

Female

Wellamadama I 90Wellamadama II 424Wellamadama III 414Eliyakadna (old)Eliyakadna (new)

Accommodation facilities are given according to the student ratio in the Faculties. Amonthly rent of Rs. 50/= is charged from each student for hostels.

4.10 Financial Assistance

There are several financial assistance programmes to help students finance their educationwhen their own family resources are inadequate. At present, students are offered the follow-ing financial assistance for their University education:

• Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships

• Student Bursaries

• Endowed Scholarships operated by UGC or University

• Other scholarships

4.10.1 Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships

The University Grants Commission sends application forms to all University entrees to applyfor this scholarship. The student should send the completed forms to the University GrantsCommission. The student’s parents income, the number of siblings studying under 18 yearsof age, the distance from his/her home to the university and the student’s rank at districtlevel are considered when granting the scholarship. A merit scholarship is also grantedaccording to student’s merits. Amount of money paid for these two scholarships is given inthe table below:

Merit scholarship Rs. 5050.00 Per instalmentGeneral scholarship Rs. 5000.00 Per instalment

Recipients are entitled to maximum 10 instalments per academic year for both Mahapolaand Bursary scheme .

4.10.2 Bursaries

The students who are not granted Mahapola scholarships are able to apply for bursariesoffered by the University. The University calls applications for student loans from Universityentrees. Family income, the number of siblings studying under 18 years of age and thedistance from his/her home to the University are considered when granting the bursaries.

Full student bursary Rs. 4000/= Per instalmentHalf student bursary Rs. 3900/= Per instalment

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4.10.3 Ruhuna Science Faculty Scholarship Fund (RSFSF)

Faculty of Science has establish a scholarship fund to provide few scholarships to studentswith financial difficulties. Students could apply when the applications are called by theFaculty of Science.

4.10.4 Other Scholarships

The University calls applications for the following scholarships from the students who donot receive Mahapola or student bursaries:

• Martin Wickramasinghe Memorial Scholarship: The two students who obtainhighest marks in the Bachelor of Science General Degree Part I Examination, one eachfrom the Biological and the Physical Science streams are awarded this scholarship.

• Chandrapala Weerakoon Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to econom-ically deprived students after they are successful in their first examination.

• K.G.K. Wedahitha Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to economicallydeprived students who have sat their A/L examination at WalgamaMaha Vidyalaya,Mataraand/or Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya,Matara.

• Ensina Wickramasekara Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to eco-nomically deprived students whose annual family income is less than 144,000.00 andsuccessful in their first examination.

• Prof. Ranmuthu Wijenayaka Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to aninternal student of Faculty of Science Who obtains highest aggregate for Chemistry atthe BSc.(General) Degree level I and level II examinations.

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5 Department of Botany

The Department of Botany conducts courses in all major fields of Botany for undergrad-uate students registered for B.Sc. General Degree and B.Sc. Special Degree programmes.In addition to this, research facilities are offered to those students seeking postgraduatequalifications such as M. Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees in Botany and related fields.

The Department has the following infrastructure facilities: two large elementary labora-tories to cater up to 130 undergraduate students, two well equipped research laboratories,one taxonomy laboratory with the Departmental herbarium, one well equipped molecularbiology laboratory, two green houses, one lecture theater, a seminar room.

5.1 Research Areas

Current research topics handled by the members of the Department of Botany are relatedto the fields of:

• Propagation techniques of medicinal plants.

• Taxonomy of marine algae and Toxic algae.

• Biological control of plant pathogens including soil borne plant diseases such as Panamawilt of banana, collar rots of bean, chilli and tomato, Trichoderma-based biopesticidesand biofertilizers.

• Screening of natural compounds from plants for pharmaceutical purposes.

• Organic agriculture and compostiny.

• Molecular detection and phylogenetics of phytoplasmas.

• Genetic diversity of plants (Cinnamom and Salacia) and algae.

• Molecular biology and Molecular plant systematics.

• Mangrove ecology and Plant ecology.

• Biological monitoring of water bodies.

• Bioremediation.

• Hydroponic and horticulture practice.

5.2 Head of the Department

Prof. S. Abeysinghe, B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), M.Sc. (Wageningen, Netherlands), Ph.D.(Brussels, Belgium)

5.3 Members of the Academic Staff

Designation Name Specialization

Professors Prof. L. P. Jayatissa Toxic CyanobacteriaB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) EcotoxicologyPh.D. (Stirling, UK) Coastal ecologyProf. S. Abeysinghe Molecular biologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Crop protectionM.Sc. (Wageningen, Netherlands)Ph.D. (Brussels, Belgium)

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Professors Prof. (Mrs.) P. D. Abeysinghe Molecular biologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Plant SystematicsM.Sc., Ph.D. (Brussels, Belgium)

Senior Dr. (Mrs.) N. P. Dissanayaka Plant PhysiologyLecturers B.Sc. (Peradeniya, SL) Weed Biology

Ph.D. (Reading, UK)Mr. P. S. Kariayawasam Plant Eco-physiologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)M.Sc. (Florida Int’l, USA)Dr. T. G. Dayananda Molecular PhylogenyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Population GeneticsM.Sc., Ph.D. (Kyushu, Japan)Dr. (Mrs). K. K. G. U. Hemamali Molecular Plant BreedingB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Population GeneticsM.Sc., Ph.D. (Kyushu, Japan)Dr. K. Masakorala Environmental ScienceB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Environmental toxicologyM.Sc. (Plymouth, UK) BioremediationPh.D. (USTB, Beijing, China)Dr. W. G. S. Manel Kumari Plant VirologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL),M.Sc. (Peradeniya, SL)M.Sc. (Wageningen, The Netherlands)Ph.D. (Queensland)

Lecturers Mr. R. D. A. Gunasekara PhycologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Plant EcologyM.Sc. (Ghent, Belgium)(Reading for Ph.D. (Peradeniya))Mr. K.A.S. Kodikara Plant EcologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)M.Sc. (VUB, Belgium)(Reading for Ph.D.(VUB, Belgium))

Probationary Mrs. Jayani Perera Plant PhysiologyLecturers B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)

M.Sc. (Montpellier, France)(Reading for Ph.D.)Mr. D. D. N. Sripal Plant TaxonomyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)(Reading for Ph.D)

5.4 Course Units in Botany for B.Sc. (General) Degree

Level I - Semester I

BOT1112: Plant Diversity, Unity and Evolution (30 lecture hrs) Phylogeneticrelationships and evolutionary trends of Monera, Protista, Fungi, Bryophyta, Pteridophytaand Metaphyta, Structural diversity of non-vascular plants and vascular plants, Reproduc-tive patterns of Monera, Protista, Fungi and Metaphyta

BOT1121: Scientific Approach and Biometrics (15 lecture hrs) Scientific method,Limitations of science, Pure science vs. applied science, Introduction to biometrics, Termi-nology, Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, Sampling, processing and presentingdata, Measures of central tendency, Measures of dispersion, Normal distribution, Binomial

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distribution, Poisson distribution, The basis of statistical testing, Chi-squared tests, Corre-lation analysis, Regression analysis, Experimental design, Analysis of variance (ANOVA)

BOT1131: Plant Anatomy (15 lecture hrs) Microscopy, Forms and functions of cellsin the plant body, Specialized cells, Glands and Secretory cells, Primary and secondarygrowth in stems and roots, Anomalous structures, Ecological anatomy

BOT1141: Botany Practicals I (45 hrs) Laboratory exercises and fieldwork on BOT1112,BOT1121 and BOT1131

Level I - Semester II

BOT1212: Genetics (30 lecture hrs) Introduction, Mendel’s Laws of Genetics, Chro-mosome morphology, Gene linkage, Crossing over and Gene Mapping, Sex determinationand sex linkage, Probability in Mendelian inheritance and pedigree analysis, Mutationa(mutagenic agents, chromosome aberration, euploids, aneuploids, autopolyploids and al-lopolyploids), Viral and bacterial genetics, Genetics of fungi, Extra nuclear inheritance,Population Genetics and Hardy Weinberg equilibrium

BOT1221: Plant Systematics (15 lecture hrs) Historical background, general defini-tions, descriptions, nomenclature, identification, classification, taxonomic hierarchy, speciesconcept, different classification systems, ICBN and phylocode system, Angiosperm Phy-logeny Group (APG), taxonomic data from deferent sources, importance of plant systemat-ics, Flora in Sri Lanka

BOT1231: Plant Ecology (15 lecture hrs) Fundamentals of Ecology, Different Veg-tation types in Sri Lanka

BOT1241: Botany Practicals II (45 hrs) Laboratory exercises and fieldwork onBOT1212, BOT1221 and BOT1231

Level II - Semester I

BOT2112: Basic Microbiology (30 lecture hrs) Structure and reproduction of viruses,Classification of bacteria, Growth, Culture media, Preservation and control of microorgan-isms, Microbiology of soil, water and food, Medical microbiology

BOT2121: Plant Pathology (15 lecture hrs) History of plant pathology, Types ofpathogens and diseases, Infection and pathogenesis, Disease diagnosis, Koch’s postulates,Plant disease resistance, Effects of diseases on plants, Post harvest diseases, Plant diseaseepidemiology, Important plant diseases of major crops in Sri Lanka, Plant disease controland management

BOT2131: Molecular Biology (15 lecture hrs) History of Molecular biology, chemicalbasis of hereditary materials, structures and properties of nucleic acids, fine structure ofgenes, control of gene expression, protein synthesis, replication, isolation of DNA, qualityand quantity assessments

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BOT2141: Botany Practicals III (45 hrs) Laboratory exercises on BOT2112, BOT2121and BOT2131

Level II - Semester II

BOT2212: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (30 lecture hrs) Plant water re-lations; cell water relations, soil water relations, water absorption and transport, stomatalphysiology, mineral nutrition, phloem translocation. Energy relations in cells and plants;respiration, photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, fatty acid metabolism. Plant growth anddevelopment; plant growth and growth measurements, plant growth hormones and theirapplications, photoperiodism and vernalization, plant movements, physiology of flowering,seed and bud dormancy

BOT2221: Environmental Science (15 lecture hrs) Fundamentals of environmen-tal science, Environmental pollution and contamination, Major forms of pollution sources,Impacts and control, Eutrophication, Special environmental problems in Sri Lanka, Globalenvironmental issues with special reference to Sri Lanka, Introduction to waste water treat-ment methods giving special reference to biological methods.

BOT2231: Soil- Plant Relationships (15 lecture hrs) Physical and chemical charac-teristics of soil, , Macro- and micro- nutrients in soil, Toxic elements in soil, Factors affectingavailability and uptake of nutrients, Soil organic matter and its dynamics, Interaction be-tween plant roots and microorganisms, Soil and plant nutrient analysis, Major soil types ofSri Lanka, Soil Conservation and sustainable management of soil

BOT2241: Botany Practicals IV (45 hrs) Laboratory exercises and field visits onBOT2212, BOT2221 and BOT2231

Level III - Semester I

BOT3112: Advanced Plant Ecology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Op.Prerequisite: Botany core coursesHistorical aspects of plant ecology, Ecological processes in plant communities, Predation andmutualism, Competition, Major Biomes, Community concept, Community classification andOrdination, Community dynamics (succession and climax), Fire ecology, Plant adaptationsin different ecosystems

BOT3122: Horticulture, Floriculture and Landscaping (20 lecture hrs+21 prac-tical hrs) Op. for Biology studentsDivisions of horticulture, Advantageous and limitations of horticulture, Classification ofhorticultural plants, Plant propagation methods, Cultivation of horticultural plants plant ,Nurseries, Application of hydroponics in horticulture, Floriculture, Landscaping: Designing,Installing and maintenance, Post-planting immediate care, Pruning and training of plants

BOT3132: Advanced Microbiology (20 lecture hrs+21 practical hrs) Op. Pre-requisite: Botany core coursesPlant-microbe interactions (rhizosphere, phyllosphere, role in disease resistance), Ecology ofmicroorganisms (interactions with environment, role in biogeochemical cycles)

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BOT3142: Advanced Plant Pathology (15 lecture hrs + 30 practical hrs) Op.for Biology studentsMolecular plant pathology - Genetics of host-pathogen interactions (gene for gene interac-tion, recognition and triggering resistance), Hypersensitive Reaction (HR), Induced resis-tance in plants (local and systemic), Putative signal transduction pathways towards sys-temic resistance, Biotechnology in plant protection (Diagnosis, detection, transgenics etc.)Ecological plant pathology Epidemiology, Disease forecasting, Plant disease management(chemical, cultural, biological control, etc. and integrated approaches)

BOT3162: Forestry (20 lecture hrs+15 practical hrs) Introduction to forestry,History of forestry, Biomes & Forest classification in Sri Lanka, Forest policies & laws inSri Lanka, Forest mensuration and Inventory, Silviculture & different Silvicultural systems,Agroforestry & social forestry, Forest based industries.

BOT3172: Food Technology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Op. Prerequisite:Botany core courses Hitory of food science & technology, Food spoilage, Food poisoningpreservation methods of food, post harvest technology, Food packaging and labelling, genet-ically modified/engineered food.

BOT3182: Advanced Molecular Biology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Op.Prerequisites: BOT2131Advanced Molecular Biology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Genome organization, chro-mosome structure and function, organelle gene organization, recombination, DNA repair,gene expression, gene regulation, post-transcriptional modifications, mechanism of proteinsynthesis and protein structures, transposons and their practical applications.

BOT3191: Weed Biology (12 lecture hrs + 06 practical hrs) Op. for BiologystudentsCharacteristics of weeds, Classification of weeds, Weed spread and evolution, Impact ofweeds, Weed control, Herbicides (application, mechanisms of action, transformations inplants, persistence and behaviour in soil), Invasive species, Allelopathic effect of weed, Paddyfield and aquatic weeds

Level III - Semester II

BOT3212: Wood Science (20 lecture hrs+21 practical hrs) Op. for Biology stu-dentsTerminology, Structure of wood, Physical properties of wood, Mechanical properties of wood,Grading of woods/timber, Common and specific uses of woods, Wood seasoning, Woodpreservation

BOT3222: Plant Tissue Culture (20 lecture hrs+21 practical hrs) Cell theory/totipotency, history of plant tissue culture, in vitro methods in plant tissue culture (steriletechnique, media components), steps involved in micro-propagation, initiation and mainte-nance of callus, suspension culture and in-vitro production of secondary metabolites, differ-ent types of culture techniques, somaclonal variation, applications of tissue culture in SriLanka, conservation, cryopreservation, structure of a plant tissue culture laboratory.

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BOT3232: Advanced Plant Physiology (25 lecture hrs+15 practical hrs) Op.Prerequisite: Botany core coursesCrop establishment and seedling growth, Crop photosynthesis and yield, Metabolic andstructural factors influencing photosynthetic rate, Light distribution and canopy structureLimitations of crop yield by weather and climate, Partitioning and remobilization of photo-synthetic assimilates, Translocation and source sink relationship, Biochemical adaptationsof plants to the environment, Biochemistry of C3 C4 intermediate species.

BOT3242: Advanced Environmental Science (20 lecture hrs+21 practical hrs)Op. Prerequisite: Botany core coursesPopulation growth, Decline of vital life support ecosystem, Global atmospheric changes,Loss of biodiversity, Sustainability, Biodiversity assessment methods, values, threats andconservation.Biogeochemical cycles, Waste management, Agriculture related environmentalproblems, Bio-indicators and bio-monitoring,Bioremediation, Environmental impact assess-ment (EIA)

BOT3251: Plant Virology (15 lecture hrs) History of viruses and plant virology,properties of viruses, virus architecture, virus genome, plant virus infection process, plantvirus disease symptoms, transmission of plant viruses, plant virus disease control and diseasescaused by viroids.

BOT3261: Economic Botany 23(15 lecture hrs) Op. for Biology studentsConcepts of economics, Agro-forestry, Mangroves, Medicinal plants, Plantation crops in SriLanka, Fruits and vegetables, Fibre and Timber, Spices, oils, gums etc., Algae, Microorgan-isms

BOT3271: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (15 lecture hrs) Introduc-tion to genetic engineering, concept of reverse genetics, techniques in recombinant DNAtechnology (enzymes, vectors, cloning, library preparation, sequencing and transformation),genetic engineering for transgenic plants and microorganisms, ethics in genetic engineeringand biotechnology.

BOT3282: Plant breeding (25 lecture hrs+ 15 practical hrs) Op. for BiologystudentsHistory of plant breeding, Conventional breeding methods (mass selection, pure line selec-tion, hybridization, single seed descent, backcross breeding, Recurrent selection methods,synthetic varieties), Modern plant breeding methods, Protoplast culture and anther culturetechniques.

BOT3292: Plant Ecophysiology (25 lecture hrs+ 15 practical hrs) Op. for Biol-ogy studentsPlant cell and its environment, Plant growth and plant growth analysis, Interactions betweenplant life and environmental parameters, Light environment of plants and measurements,Water status and water stress, Methods of assessing water status and water stress, Dendro-climatology, Stable carbon isotope in plant ecophysiology studies

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5.5 Course Units for B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Botany

Course Unit Lectures Practicals Credits

BOT4012: Quantitative Plant Ecology 25 15 2BOT4022: Horticulture, Floriculture and Landscaping 25 15 2BOT4032: Microbial Ecology 25 15 2BOT4042: Applied Microbiology 30 2BOT4052: Advanced Plant Pathology 20 21 2BOT4062: Advanced Molecular Biology 25 15 2BOT4072: Economic Botany & Entrepreneurship 30 2BOT4083: Forestry & Forest Management 30 30 3BOT4092: Food Technology 25 15 2BOT4102: Plant Cell and Tissue Culture 25 15 2BOT4112: Weed Biology and Management 25 15 2BOT4122: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology 30 2BOT4132: Advanced Plant Physiology 25 15 2BOT4142: Advanced Environmental Science 25 15 2BOT4152: Advanced Plant Virology 25 15 2BOT4162: Wood Science & Technology 25 15 2BOT4172: Techniques in Plant Breeding 25 15 2BOT4182: Herbarium Methodologies 15 45 2BOT4192: Advanced Plant Systematics 25 15 2BOT4202: Ecotoxicology 25 15 2BOT4213: Biostatistics 30 30 3BOT4222: Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics 25 15 2BOT4232: Plant Ecophysiology 25 15 2BOT4242: Seed Physiology and Technology 20 21 2BOT4282: Bioinformatics 20 21 2

Total Theory Units 52

(Practical, Soft skills & Research)

BOT4252: Practical skills in Botany 90hrs 2

BOT4262: Scientific Report Writing, Seminars 2& Industrial Training

BOT4276: Research Project 6

Total Practical Credits 10

Total Botany Credits 62

Total Required Credits from Special Degree Course 60

BOT4012: Quantitative Plant Ecology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Quan-titative description of vegetation, Sampling, Association between species, Plant communi-ties, Classification, Ordination, Pattern, Habitats and ecosystems of Sri Lanka

BOT4022: Horticulture, Floriculture and Landscaping (25 lecture hrs + 15 prac-tical hrs) Divisions of horticulture, Advantages and limitations of horticulture, Classifica-tion of horticultural plants, Plant propagation methods, Cultivation of horticultural plants, plant Nurseries, Application of hydroponics in horticulture, floriculture, Landscaping: De-signing, Installing and maintenance, Site selection, Selection of plants (Trees, Shrubs, Herba-ceous, and Grasses etc.), Post-planting immediate care, Pruning and training of plants, Artof Bonsai, Wildlife gardening, plant growth structures.

BOT4032: Microbial ecology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Plant-microbeinteractions (rhizosphere, phyllosphere, role in disease resistance), Ecology of soil and aquatic

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microorganisms (interactions with environment, role in biogeochemical cycles), Microbiologyof air, Unusual environments, Case studies

BOT4042: Applied Microbiology (30 lecture hrs) Principles of Industrial Microbi-ology (Properties of the ideal strain, fermentation media and systems (bioreactor designs),downstream processing, product development), Microbes as Living Factories: Biocatalysisof useful Products, Organic synthesis, synthesis of optically pure drugs, antibiotics, polysac-charides and polyesters, microbial biomass, food additives etc., Microbial Enzymes (produc-tion and application), Food and Beverage Fermentation, Microbes and Energy, Biomass tofuels (ethanol, methane), bacterial batteries, Environmental Applications (Biodegradationand bioremediation, sewage and wastewater treatment, mineral recovery, biodeterioration),Medical microbiology

BOT4052: Advanced Plant Pathology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Molec-ular plant pathology- Genetics of host-pathogen interactions (gene for gene interaction,recognition and triggering resistance), Hypersensitive reaction (oxidative burst, cell death),Induced resistance in plants (local and systemic), Putative signal transduction pathwaystowards systemic resistance, Biotechnology in plant protection (Diagnosis, transgenics etc.),Diseases caused by proteins, Molecular tools used in plant pathology Ecological plant pathol-ogy - Disease assessment, Epidemiology, Disease forecasting, Plant disease management(chemical, cultural, biological control, etc. and integrated approaches)

BOT4062: Advanced Molecular Biology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Genome organization, chromosome structure and function, organelle gene organization, re-combination, DNA repair, gene expression, gene regulation, post-transcriptional modifica-tions, protein synthesis and structures, protein trafficking, transposons and their practicalapplications, human genome project, seminars in molecular biology.

BOT4072: Economic Botany and Entrepreneurship (30 lecture hrs) Conceptsof economics, Agro forestry, Mangroves, Medicinal plants, Plantation crops in Sri Lanka,Fruits and vegetables, Fibre and Timber, Spices, oils, gums etc., Algae, Microorganisms,Concepts of entrepreneurship, Excursions

BOT4083: Forestry and Forest Management (30 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Introduction to forestry, History of forestry, Biomes & Forest classification in Sri Lanka, For-est policies & laws in Sri Lanka, Forest mensuration and Inventory, Silviculture & differentSilvicultural systems, Agroforestry & social forestry, Forest based industries, Use of remotesensing and GIS in forestry, Forest management, Carbon stock & sequestration, Forest Con-servation, Analysis of forest vegetation, Forest based industries, UN-REDD program.

BOT4092: Food Technology (25 lecture hrs +15 practical hrs) Optional for stu-dents following Special Degree in Botany Hitory of food science & technology, Food spoilage,Food poisoning preservation methods of food, post harvest technology, Food packaging andlabelling, genetically modified/engineered food, food nutrition, food processing, food analy-sis, fruit ripning, microbes in food industory

BOT4102: Plant Cell and Tissue Culture (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)In vitro methods in plant tissue, Micropropagation, Callus and suspension cultures, Organcultures, Organogenesis, Embryogenesis, Haploid cultures, Protoplast cultures and their

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applications, Somaclonal variation. In vitro production of secondary metabolites, Virus freeplants and Rejuvenation, Somatic embryogenesis and artificial seeds, Applications of tissueculture in Sri Lanka, Cryopreservation.

BOT4112: Weed Biology and Management (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Introduction, Characteristics of weeds, Weed spread and evolution, Problems and LossesCaused by Weeds, Weed control: Herbicides (application, mechanisms of action, transfor-mations in plants, persistence and behaviour in soil, Environmental Fate of Herbicides,Herbicide Behaviour in Plants, Herbicide Formulations, Herbicide Families and Charac-teristics, Developing a Weed Management Program, Herbicide Resistance), Organic WeedManagement, Weed Management in Selected Crops, Vegetables, and Turf, Invasive species,Allelopathic effect of weeds, Paddy field and aquatic weeds

BOT4122: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (30 lecture hrs) Introduc-tion to genetic engineering, concept of reverse genetics, techniques in recombinant DNAtechnology (enzymes, vectors, cloning, library preparation, sequencing and transformation),methods of gene modification, genetic engineering of microorganisms and plants, populargenetically modified organisms in research, industry (food and pharmaceutical), agriculture,disease diagnosis, gene therapy and forensics, ethics in genetic engineering and biotechnology

BOT4132: Advanced Plant Physiology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Cropphotosynthesis and yield, Metabolic and structural factors influencing photosynthetic rate,Light distribution and canopy structure, Limitations of crop yield by weather and climate,Partitioning and re-mobilization of photosynthetic assimilates, Translocation and source sinkrelationship, Biochemical adaptations of plants to the environment, Biochemistry of C3 C4intermediate species, Calcium in plants and its role of controlling stomatal function,Stressplant physiology.

BOT4142: Advanced Environmental Science (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Op. for students following Special Degree in BotanyThe global environment (population growth, decline of vital life support ecosystems, globalatmospheric changes, loss of biodiversity), Sustainability, Biodiversity (assessment meth-ods, values, threats and conservation), Waste management, Agriculture related environ-mental problems, Bio-indicators and bio-monitoring, Principles of Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA), Legal aspects of EIA, Challenges of EIA, Legal aspects of environmentalpollution in Sri Lanka, some applications of environmental biotechnology.

BOT4152: Advanced Plant Virology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Historyof viruses and plant virology, properties of viruses, virus architecture, virus taxonomy, virusgenome, virus genome replication, virus genome translation strategies, plant virus infectionprocess, translocation of viruses in plants, plant virus disease symptoms, defense and counterdefense mechanisms, transmission of plant viruses, plant virus disease control, plant virusdisease diagnostics, and diseases caused by viroids.

BOT4162: Wood Science and Technology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Terminology, Structure of wood, Physical properties of wood, Mechanical properties of

wood, Identification of wood species, Defects of woods, Grading of woods/timber, Commonand specific uses of wood, Wood seasoning, Wood preservation, Wood based industries.

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BOT4172: Techniques in Plant breeding (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)History of plant breeding, Conventional breeding methods (mass selection, pure line selec-tion, hybridization, single seed descent, backcross breeding, recurrent selection methods,synthetic varieties), Modern plant breeding methods (molecular markers, quantitative traitloci, gene mapping, selectable marker genes, Protoplast culture techniques, anther culture),

BOT4182: Herbarium Methodologies (15 Lecture hrs + 45 practical hrs) Botan-ical gardens and herbaria preparation of herbarium specimens, regulations and getting per-mission in plant collection, pressing, drying, mounting and labeling (preparation of plantspecimens for deposit as herbarium vouchers), applications of herbaria, students are requiredto collect prescribed number of specimens and submit as a herbarium collection at the endof the second year of the Special Degree.

BOT4192: Advanced Plant Systematic (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs)Species concept, Phenotypic plasticity and polymorphism, Taxonomic data: morphological,anatomical, palynological, cytogenetics, phytochemistry and reproductive biology in plantsystematics, Introduction to plant molecular systematics: different methods and molecularmarkers, analysis of molecular data. Some economically important plant families, Red list,IUCN.

BOT4202: Ecotoxicology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Op. for studentsfollowing Special Degree in BotanyBasic concepts and terminology, Toxicology and its branches, Classification of toxins/ tox-icants, Toxicity and toxicity testing, Factors affecting the toxicity’ Toxicity of mixtures oftoxicants, Performance criteria in toxicity tests, Hazard and risk assessments, Environmen-tal fate of toxicants, Bioindicators and biomarkers, Biotoxins with special reference to algaland cyanobacterial toxins

BOT4213: Biostatistics (30 lecture hrs + 30 practical hrs) MAS3223 conductedby the Department of mathematics and practicals with computer software applications whichincludes; Fundamental concepts in probability, Random variables, Means, Variance and ex-pected values, Classification and description of sample data, Sampling distributions, Estima-tions, Hypothesis testing, Regression analysis, Analysis of variance, Scientific applications,Exercises with applications of computer software for data analysis

BOT4222: Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics (25 lecture hrs + 15 practicalhrs) Molecular evolution, Gene substitution, Gene fixation, Multiple hits, Nucleotide Poly-morphisms and Nucleotide diversity, DNA sequence alignment, Sequence analysis, Tajima’sD statistics, Molecular clock, Molecular phylogeny, Phylogenetic trees, Species tree VS genetree, Methods of tree building (Distance, Parsimony and Likelihood); UPGMA, NJ, ML,MP trees, Bootstrap analysis, Use of computer software for sequence alignment, editing andanalysis, Genbank searching

BOT4232: Plant Ecophysiology (25 lecture hrs + 15 practical hrs) Op. for stu-dents following Special Degree in BotanyPlant cell and its environment, Plant growth and plant growth analysis, Interactions betweenplant life and environmental parameters, Light environment of plants and measurements,Water status and water stress, Methods of assessing water status and water stress, Dendro-climatology, Stable carbon isotope in plant ecophysiology studies

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BOT4242: Seed Physiology and Technology (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs)Seed morphology, Orthodox and recalcitrant seeds, Planting value of seeds, Seed quality,

Physical, biochemical, performance and Stress tests for seed vigour, Soil seed bank, Seedlongevity, Seed health, Seed processing.

BOT4252: Practical skills in Botany (90 practical hrs) Characterization of bacte-rial cultures, morphological differences of blue green bacteria, structural characteristics ofalgae, major life cycle patterns of fungi and their classification, morphological and reproduc-tive characteristics of bryophytes, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms, primaryand secondary growth in stems and roots of monocots and dicots, anomalous structuresof dicot stems, floral anatomy and keys, identification of important forest tree species andtheir ecological adaptations, investigate and measurements of environmental parameters,analysis of vegetation and plant communities, analysis of microbial communities of differenthabitats, identification of causal agents of plant diseases and symptoms, characterization ofplant viruses, assessment and measurements of important physiological parameters of plants,analysis and identification of important biological molecules and enzyme reactions, analysisand interpretation of genetic data.

BOT4262: Scientific Report writing Seminars and Industrial Training

BOT4276: Research Project Each student will be required to conduct a researchproject related to his/her field of specialization during the fourth year. The project shouldbe approved by the Department. Students are expected to complete the research duringthe last semester. The candidate must submit the results as a dissertation and present aseminar.

BOT4282: Bioinformatics (20 lecture hrs + 21 practical hrs) Introduction toBioinformatics, Genome and proteome databases, Sequence alignment (pairwise alignment,database similarity search, multiple sequence alignment, Hidden Markove Model, domainprediction), Phylogenetic tree, High throughput sequencing methods and data analysis,Genomics (genome/transcriptome mapping, assembly and annotation), Proteomics (proteinstructure, prediction and expression analysis), Applications of bioinformatics (functionalgenomics, metagenomics, genome editing).

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6 Department of Chemistry

The vision of the department is to produce graduates with a sound knowledge in chem-istry having international recognition and the ability to fulfill chemistry based current needsof the country. Our academic programmes provide high quality B.Sc. General and Spe-cial Degrees and challenging learning opportunities in fundamental, advance, practical andapplied Chemistry. Research facilities are also offered to students who are seeking postgrad-uate qualifications such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees in Chemistry. The department isequipped with five elementary (teaching) laboratories with a total capacity of 240 to 300undergraduates and two advanced laboratories for students reading for B.Sc. Special Degreeand for postgraduate degrees in Chemistry. In addition to the above the department has awell-equipped special equipment room and also a computer room with Internet and E-mailfacilities. Computer facility is being used for computer assisted learning in Chemistry. Thedepartment offers several optional course units with an objective to enhance the employmentopportunities of graduates of University of Ruhuna.

6.1 Research Areas

Research activities in the following areas are carried out in the Department of Chemistry:

• Synthetic Medicinal chemistry

• Natural Product Chemistry

• Study of the metal-metal interaction of covalently linked transition metals and theirphotochemical activity

• Environmental chemistry

• Photochemistry

• Chemical sensing

• Reactive oxygen species of atmospheric interests

• Development of new spectrophotometric methods for the determination of various ionsat trace level

• Production of coconut shell based charcoal and enhancement of its adsorptive proper-ties

• Development of a new force field for computational chemistry using Kirkwood-Bufftheory for solutions.

• Study of the colligative properties at higher concentration

• Stability of bio-molecules in solvent co-solvent media

• Interaction of Ca(II), Mg(II) and Sr (II) with metallo-chromic indicators in binarysolvent systems

• Dynamics and Magnetic properties of transition metal clusters

• Use of rice hulls for the production of pure silicon

• Desalination of seawater for drinking and cleaning purposes

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• Structural modelling of macromolecules

• Differential thermal analysis of soils and minerals

• Wood adhesives chemistry and technology

• Green corrosion inhibitors

• Colouration of ornamental fish with pigments of natural products

• Purification of waste water by advanced oxidation processes

• Mechano-chemical treatments for organic wastes

• Homogeneous chemical kinetics

• Determinaton of calorific values of food

• Isolation and characterizaton of photosensitive natural pigments

• Food adhesives, chemistry and Technology

• Homogeneous catalysis


Prof.(Mrs.) Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya, B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (Fribourg, Switzer-land)


Designation Name SpecializationSenior Prof. (Ms.) H. M. K. K. Pathirana Inorganic ChemistryProfessor B.Sc. (University of Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya) Organometallic Chemistry& Chair Ph.D. (Aston in B’ham, U.K.) Environmental Chemistry

Green ChemistryProfessors Prof. (Mrs.) Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya Synthetic Organic Chemistry

B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Natural Product ChemistryPh.D.(Fribourg, Switzerland)Prof. Jinasena W. Hewage Theoretical ChemistryB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (Maine, USA) Material Science

Associate Prof. L. A. Panamgama Industrial PolymersProfessors B.Sc. (P’deniya, SL), Ph.D. (WITS, RSA) Natural & Synthetic

Wood AdhesivesSenior Dr. A. S. Dissanayake Physical Organic ChemistryLecturers B.Sc. (Colombo, SL), Ph.D. (Wayne, USA) Photochemistry

Dr. (Mrs.) M. Edussuriya Surface ChemistryM.Sc., Ph.D. (Moscow, Russia) Heterogeneous CatalysisDr. K. R. Fernando Solution Electro-chemistryB.Sc. (Peradeniya, SL) Electro-analytical chemistryPh.D. (Otago, NZ)

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Designation Name SpecializationSenior Dr. Chinthaka Sanath Gangabadage Biophysical ChemistryLecturer B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (Netherlands) NMR spectroscopy

Dr. (Mrs.) R. H. W. Gunasekera Physical Chemistry,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA) Nano-ChemistryDr. (Mrs.) W. S. Hemalika Organic SupramolecularB.Sc.(Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA) Chemistry, Material ChemistryDr. S. Wanniarachchi Inorganic SupramolecularB.Sc.(Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D.(USA) Chemistry, Material ChemistryDr. A. S. Ranaweera Inorganic synthesisB.Sc. (USJP, SL), Ph.D. (USA) Chemical EngineeringDr. (Mrs.) Harshi Manawadu Organic ChemistryB.Sc. (Colombo, SL), Ph.D. (USA)Dr. Nishantha K. Kalutharage Inorganic ChemistryB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA) Homogeneous Catalysis

Organometallic ChemistryDr. Jeewantha S. Hewage Inorganic ChemistryB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA)Dr. (Mrs.) H. D. Jayasekera Organic Chemistry,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA) PhotochemistryDr. Y. M. A. L. W. Yapa Synthetic Organic ChemistryB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), Ph.D. (USA) Green ChemistryDr. K. B. Jayasundera Analytical ChemistryB.Sc. (P’deniya, SL), Ph.D. (USA)

Probationary Mrs. I. W. W. Lakmali Reading for PhD in USALecturers B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), (on study leave)

Mr. M. S. KodikaraB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), (on study leave)

6.4 Course Units in Chemistry for B.Sc. (General) Degree

Level I

Semester Course Unit No of Credits Theory(T)/Hours Practical(P)

Semester I

CHE1112: General Chemistry and and Basic 30 02 TConcepts in Analytical ChemistryCHE1122: Fundamentals in Organic 30 02 TChemistryCHE1032: Practical Inorganic and 90 (Sem I 02 POrganic Chemistry-I & Sem II)

Semester IICHE1212: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry I 30 02 TCHE1222: Physical Chemistry I 30 02 T

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Level II

Semester Course Unit No of Credits Theory(T)/Hours Practical(P)

Semester I

CHE2112: Descriptive Organic 30 02 TChemistry and SpectroscopyCHE2122: Physical Chemistry II 30 02 TCHE2131: Practical Inorganic 45 01 Pand Organic Chemistry II

Semester II

CHE2212: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry II 30 02 TCHE2222: Physical and Analytical Chemistry 30 02 TCHE2231: Practical Physical Chemistry 45 01 Pand Spectroscopy

Level III : OPTIONAL COURSES

Semester Course Unit Credits No of HoursTheory Practical

Semester ICHE3112: Industrial Chemistry I 2 20 21CHE3122: Analytical Chemistry 2 20 21CHE 3132: Biochemistry 2 20 21

Semester IICHE3212: Environmental Chemistry 2 20 21CHE CHE3222: Industrial Polymer Chemistry 2 20 21CHE CHE3232: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 20 21

NOTE : Students required to earn 24 credits to claim the subject within three years,students require to select only 04 (four) credits in Level-III as the optional courses.

For Optional Courses : Minimum number of students is 30.(In special circumstances, Department will decide the minimum number.)


CHE1112 : General Chemistry and Basic Concepts in Analytical ChemistryGeneral Chemistry: atomic structure and subatomic particles, atomic properties, nuclearstability and nuclear reactions, chemical bonding, VSEPR theory and molecular orbital the-ory.Analytical chemistry: significant figures, statistical analysis of chemical data, solubilityand solubility product, gravimetry, titrimetry (acid/base, redox, complexometric and pre-cipitation).Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE1122: Fundamentals in Organic Chemistry Basic concepts in organic chem-istry, IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds, stereoisomerism, reactive intermediates,reactions of aliphatic compounds, aromaticity and reactions of aromatic compounds.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE1032: Practical Inorganic and Organic Chemistry-I Practical InorganicChemistry: Safe laboratory practices, basic laboratory techniques; Qualitative semi-micro

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analysis of inorganic samples/inorganic mixtures for basic cations and anions acid base titra-tions, permanganometry, iodometry, dichrsomate titrations.Practical Organic Chemistry: Qualitative analysis; Functional groups analysis, Prepa-ration of derivatives and recrystallization, Determination physical constants, Identificationand separation of binary organic mixtures.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%


CHE1212: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry I Chemistry of s and p block ele-ments; Oxides, Sulphates, Nitrates, Carbonates, Allotropes, Three-centred bonding, Sil-icones, Chemistry of d-block Elements; colour and magnetism, Coordination Chemistry;Isomerism, Classification of ligands and coordination number, Chelate Effect, valence bondtheory and crystal field theory, Jahn-Teller effect.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE1222 : Physical Chemistry I State of matter: Macroscopic and microscopic ap-proach to physical chemistry; Perfect gases; Kinetic molecular theory of gases, collisionfrequency, Real gases and non-ideal behavior. Raoults law and ideal mixtures. ChemicalThermodynamics and colligative properties: State functions and state variables; statisticalbasis of entropy; Chemical Kinetics: rate of a chemical reaction and extent of reaction; dif-ferential and integrated rate laws, Arrhenius equation; simple collision theory of gas phasereactions; reaction mechanisms and steady state approximation; theory of unimolecular re-actions; enzyme catalysis.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%


CHE2112 : Descriptive Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy Organic Synthesis;Retro-synthetic Analysis, Synthesis of Organic Compounds. Introductory Natural Prod-uct Chemistry; Chemistry of Alkaloids, Terpenoids and Steroids, Extraction and Phyto-chemical screening of Natural Products. UV-Vis, Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance( 1H−, 13C−, 31P−, 19F−) and Mass Spectroscopy; Interpretation of the Spectra of Or-ganic Compounds, Electron Spin Resonance.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE2122: Physical Chemistry II Quantum Chemistry: Failure of classical physicsand emergence of quantum mechanics for microscopic systems; Quantization and zero-pointenergy; Exact solutions and particle in a zero potential box.Surface Chemistry: Surface phenomena and different surfaces and interfaces, thermody-namics of surfaces and properties of colloids.Molecular Spectroscopy: Electromagnetic radiation, different components in molecularspectroscopy of diatomic molecules, vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules and Ramanspectroscopy.Photochemistry: Principles of Photochemistry, Singlet states and triplet states, Franck-Condon Principle, Jablonski diagrams, photochemical reactions and photosensitization.

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Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE2131: Practical Inorganic and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory techniques;use of analytical balance for accurate measurements, preparation of standard solutions,EDTA titrations, direct titrations, back titration, use of masking and demasking agents,metal ion indicators, synthesis and analysis of transition metal complexes, gravimetric de-terminations Organic synthesis, Thin Layer and Paper Chrsomatography, Distillation Meth-ods, Sublimation, Extraction of Natural products.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%


CHE2212:Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry II Chemistry of lanthanides and ac-tinides;. Organometallic Chemistry; classification, 18-electron rule, bonding and basic chem-istry of metal carbonyls, alkenes and cyclopentadienyl complexes. Inorganic Reaction Mech-anisms; ligand substitution reactions in octahedral and square planar complexes, trans effect.Molecular symmetry and Point groups; symmetry elements and operations, determinationof point groups. Electronic Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes; Russel Saunders cou-plings, Interpretation of electronic spectra of simple coordination complexes.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE2222: Physical and Analytical Chemistry Electrolyte solutions; activities ofions in solution and significance of the mean ionic activity coefficient. Redox reactions andstandard reduction potential; Conductometry, strong and weak electrolytes and ionic mobil-ity. Phases, components, degrees of freedom and the phase rule; Cooling curves, one, two,and three component systems and lever rule, solubility of components; distillation of mix-tures. Analytical Chemistry: Instrumental Analysis; Atomic absorption spectroscopy,Flame Photometry and Colorimetry. Solvent Extraction, Chromatography, A brief Intro-duction to Electroanlytical techniques.Evaluation methods: Continuous Assessment : 30% , Semester End Examina-tion :70%

CHE2231: Practical Physical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Experiments in Chem-ical Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Spectrophotometry, Surface Chemistry and Electrochem-istry, and viscometry. Interpretation of 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, FTIR and UV spectraof simple organic compounds.Evaluation Method: In course Assessment in Physical Chemistry: 20%, SemesterEnd Examination in Spectroscopy : 30%, Semester End Examination in Practi-cal Physical Chemistry : 50%


CHE3112: Industrial Chemistry I Theoretical interpretation of industrial process.Quality Management; Food Chemistry and Technology; Chemistry related to food harvest-ing, storing, packaging, spoilage, deterioration, processing and preservation; dairy industry.Practical(s): Case studies in industrial concepts, Food technology and analysis.

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Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%

CHE3122: Analytical Chemistry Sampling methods, Chemometrics, Instrument per-formance characteristics. Atomic absorption, emission and inductively coupled plasma spec-troscopy, Fluorescence spectroscopy. Electroanalytical Chemistry, Potentiometric methods,Electrogravimetric methods, Coulometry, Voltammetry. Practical: Electroanalytical tech-niques.Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%

CHE3132: Biochemistry Amino acids, Peptides and proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids,Nucleotides and Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Coenzymes. Enzyme kinetics and inhibition,Bioinorganic chemistry; structure and function of proteins. Practical: Isolation, purifi-cation, quantitative and qualitative identification of biomolecules, Identify reducing sugars,polysaccharides, lipids, amino acids and proteins using diagnostic reagents.Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%


CHE3212: Environmental Chemistry Atmospheric, aquatic and soil chemistry, wa-ter quality parameters, treatment of water to produce potable water. Treatment methodsfor industrial waste, case studies, air quality analysis, industrial pollution, agrochemicals,clinical waste, e-waste, nuclear waste, air pollution, soil analysis, solid waste treatment andpractical related to above.Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%

CHE3222: Industrial Polymer Chemistry Industrial Polymers, and polymer struc-tures, mechanisms and kinetics of polymerization; molecular weight distributions; method-ologies of polymer synthesis; physical and mechanical properties of polymers, Chemistry ofRubber & Related Industries, Chemistry and technology of Wood Adhesives. Practical:Synthesis of polymers and adhesives; testing of viscosity, mechanical and non-mechanicalproperties.Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%

CHE3232: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Drug categories, , main process of drug inthe body; administration, absorption, transportation, action and metabolism. Prodrugs,drug specificity, Bioassay methods and natural product based leading compounds, inorganicpharmaceuticals and drug storage and drug deterioration. Drug safety, quality assurance,standardization related herbal drugs, selected topics of drugs. Laboratory course on analysisof drugs preparation of electrolytes, purification methods of drugs and test for purity, drugsynthesis and preparation of drug monograph.Evaluation methods: Mid Semester Theory Examination : 20%, Semester EndTheory Examination : 50% , Semester end Practical Assessment : 30%

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6.5 Course Units in Chemistry for B.Sc. (Special) Degree

Note: Depending on the resources available, certain alterations in the syllabus will have tobe made and those alterations will be informed from time to time.

Summarized Course Unit Details -B.Sc. (Special) Degree Level - I

Duration(hours)Theory Practical Credits

Semester I

CHE 4114 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry-I 60 4

CHE 4123 Reactive Intermediates & 45 3Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanisms

CHE 4132 Quantum Chemistry & Molecular Spectroscopy 30 2

CHE 4142 Laboratory and Quality Management 30 2

CHE 4152 Laboratory Inorganic Chemistry 90 2

CHE 4162 Laboratory Physical Chemistry 90 2

Semester II

CHE 4213 Advanced Organic Chemistry -I 45 3

CHE 4223 Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry 45 3

CHE 4233 Advanced Analytical Chemistry-I 45 3

CHE 4242 Advanced Analytical Chemistry II 30 2

CHE 4252 Environmental Chemistry 30 2

CHE 4262 Laboratory Organic Chemistry 90 2

CHE 4272 Laboratory Analytical Chemistry 90 2

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CHE 4114 :Advanced Inorganic Chemistry-I (60L) Molecular Symmetry and GroupTheory(10L), Molecular Orbital Theory(10L), Advanced Coordination Chemistry(10L), Ad-vanced Organometallic Chemistry-I (10L), Advanced Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms (10L),Electronic Spectra of Transition metal Complexes (10L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4123:Reactive Intermediates & Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanisms(45L) Reactive Intermediates (8L), Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanisms (10L), Phys-ical Organic Chemistry(10L),Organic Photochemistry (9L), Pericyclic Reactions (8L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4132 : Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy (30L) QuantumChemistry (12L), Molecular Spectroscopy (10 L), Photochemistry (08L)Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4142: Laboratory and Quality Management (30L) Chemometry (10 L), Qual-ity Control & Quality Assurance (10L), Laboratory and Quality Management (10L)Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4152: Laboratory Inorganic Chemistry (90 hrs) Semimicro qualitative anal-ysis, Gravimetric analysis, Chromatography, Titrametric analysis.Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

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CHE 4162: Laboratory Physical Chemistry (90 hrs) Phase Equilibria (two andthree component systems), Constant Pressure and constant volume Calorimetry, Chemicalkinetics, Thermodynamics and Colligative properties, Refractometry, Spectrophotometry,Thermal differential analysis, Chemical equilibria, Potentiometry, Potentiodynamic and Po-tentiostatic techniquesEvaluation method: Continuous Assessments 20%, Presentaion 5%, Report 5% and EndSemester Examination 70%

CHE 4213: Advanced Organic Chemistry I (45L) Structure determination of or-ganic molecules using spectroscopy (20L), Natural Products Chemistry (25L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4223: Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry (45L) Advanced Thermo-dynamics (11L), Statistical Thermodynamics (12 L), Advanced Kinetics (12L), AdvancedElectrochemistry (10L )Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4233 : Advanced Analytical Chemistry-I(45L) Principles of Instrumentation(10L ), Electroanalytical Chemistry (20L), Chromatography (15L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4242 : Advanced Analytical Chemistry II (30L) Solvent Extraction , Dis-tillation (08L), Molecular Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy ( 07L), FTIR, CD Spec-troscopy (08L), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (07L) .Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4252 : Environmental Chemistry (30L) Chemical Concepts pertaining to En-vironmental Processes (02L), Aquatic Chemistry (08L), Atmospheric Chemistry (10L), SoilChemistry (10L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4262 : Laboratory Organic Chemistry (90hrs) Purification of organic mix-tures using different methods (Crystallization and Distillation), Synthesis of Organic com-pounds, Monitoring of organic synthesis using chromatography. Extraction and Phyto-chemical analysis of Natural Products. Purification of Natural Products extracts usingChromatography and characterization of Natural products. Structure elucidation of organicmolecules using Spectroscopy (UV, IR, Mass and NMR). Drug synthesis and Drug analysis,Extraction Oleoresin and analysis.Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments 30% and End Semester Examination 70%

CHE 4272: Laboratory Analytical Chemistry (90 hrs) Titrimetric & photometricanalysis of synthesized inorganic complexes, Laboratory environmental chemistry, Labora-tory in industrial based analysis.Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

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Summarized Course Unit Details - B.Sc. (Special) Degree Level - II

Duration(hours)Theory Practical Credits

Semester I

CHE 4314 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - II 60 4

CHE 4323 Advanced Organic Chemistry - II 45 3

CHE 4333 Solid State and Surface Chemistry 45 3

CHE 4342 Advanced Biochemistry 30 2

CHE 4352 Computational Chemistry 23 15 2

CHE 4362 Industrial Chemistry & Technology 30 2

CHE 4371 Laboratory Biochemistry 45 1

Semester II

CHE 4411 Current Topics in Chemistry Self study 1

CHE 4422 Essay & Seminar Self study 2

CHE 4436 Research Project 6

Special Topics30 2

(CHE4442, CHE4452, CHE 4462, CHE4472, CHE4482)

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Industrial placement (4-6 weeks): This is a rquirement for the completion of the degree

CHE 4314: Advanced Inorganic chemistry-II (60L) Physical methods in Inor-ganic Chemistry (IR, NMR, MASS, MOSSBUAR, EPR, Diffraction Techniques) (15L),Bioinorganic Chemistry (10L), Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (17L), AdvancedOrganometallic Chemistry II (08L), Supramolecular Chemistry (10L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE4323 : Advanced Organic Chemistry II( 45L) Advanced Stereochemistry (08L), Organic Synthesis (20L), Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry ( 08L), Carbohydrate Chem-istry (09L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4333: Solid State and Surface Chemistry (45L) Solid State Chemistry(10L ),Surface Chemistry (12L ), Heterogeneous Catalysis (08L), Intermolecular Forces and Mag-netic Properties (08L),Nanochemistry (07L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4342: Advanced Biochemistry (30 L) Peptides, Proteins, Nucleic acids (15L),Metabolisms of Biomolecules (08L), Enzymology, Mechanism of enzyme action (07L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4352:Computational Chemistry (23L + 15P) Comparative Introduction toClassical and Quantum simulation methods, Classical Simulation, Quantum simulations(23L) and relevant Laboratory (15Hr)Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4362: Industrial Chemistry & Technology (30L) Concepts in Chemical En-gineering & Industrial Chemistry (12L), Polymer Science and Technology (08L ), IndustrialPollution, Waste Treatment (05L), Mineral resources in Sri Lanka Chemistry and IndustrialApplications (05L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

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CHE 4371: Laboratory Biochemistry (45hrs) Practical Biochemistry and PracticalFood chemistryEvaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4411: Current Topics in Chemistry Self study on the current topic providedby the staff.Evaluation method: End Semester Written Examination

CHE 4422: Essay & Seminar Essay: Self study of a given essay topic to each studentand writing an essay.Assessment method: Evaluation of Essay report + Essay Presentation and viva-voceSeminar: Self study and presentation on review articles given by the staff (02 articles inLevel-II: 01 article per student per semester)Assessment method: Evaluation of the presentation and viva-voce

CHE 4436: Research project Research topic is given to each student at the beginningof Special Level-II. Conducting research, Submission of Dissertation and Presentation.Assessment method: Evaluation of the Dissertation, Presentation and viva voce at the endof semester-II

Special Topics in Chemistry

CHE 4442: Forest Products and Textile Industry (30L) Wood Adhesion andAdhesives (15L ), Textile Chemistry (15 L)Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4452: Biomolecular NMR (30L) Instrumentation, Applications of NMR spec-troscopy, NMR Sample preparations of biomolecules, Isotopic labeling, Spin-echo exper-iment, Pulse field NMR, Homonuclear and Heteronuclear correlation experiments, NMRobservables, How to use NMR restraints to structure calculation, Structure validation, Dif-ficulties.Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4462: Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development (30L) Introductionto Medicinal Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical properties of drug substances, Pharmacologicactivity of drugs, Pathological state of various diseases and role of drugs in such diseases.Anti-cancer drugs, Antibiotics, Anti HIV drugs etc. Introduction to computer aided drugdesign.Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE 4472 :Biological Chemistry (30L) Biophysical Chemistry (08 L), Reactive speciesin Biology (07L), Food Chemistry and Technology (08L ), Pharmaceutical Chemistry(07L).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

CHE4482: Selected Topics in Industrial Chemistry (30L) Cleaner Production andGreen Chemistry (10L), Cleansing Agents (05L ), Rubber Chemistry & Technology (10L ),Surface Coatings (05L ).Evaluation method: Continuous Assessments and /or End Semester Examination

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7 Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science of the University of Ruhuna was established in 1997fulfilling a long-standing need of the University. The department presently offers courseunits of 30 credits (1/3 of the B.Sc. general degree programme) in Computer Science forthe B.Sc. General Degree programme for 120 students per batch.

The Department of Computer Science commenced Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)Degree in 2010. The main aim of the degree programme is to prepare the undergraduatesfor a career in Computer Science and Information Technology, which is one of the majordriving forces of the economic development of Sri Lanka. This degree programme will coverall aspects of Computer Science including modern computer languages and systems.

7.1 Research Areas

• Text Mining and Text Classification Data Mining, Rule Extraction and KnowledgeRepresentation Applications of Machine Learning Techniques

• Parallel computing: developing dynamic load balancing algorithms on homogeneousand heterogeneous clusters of workstations

• Intelligent Information Retrieval: Pattern Recognition, Fuzzy clustering, Data Min-ing/ Web Mining, Conceptual Indexing and Similarity Search in text data, ContextBased Clustering

• Conceptual Modelling, Process Modelling and Process Patterns, Formal Specifica-tion of Processes, e-Commerce Standardization, Service Oriented Computing, BusinessRule Modeling

• Network Monitoring and Acquiring and Managing Information

• E-commerce information systems development, Model-drivers design, Goal, Business& service Modelling

• Computational Geometry, Computer Graphics programming, Design and Analysis ofAlgorithms, Graph Theory

• Computational Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Modelling and Simulation, NeuralComputing, stochastic modelling

• Embedded Systems, reconfigurable computing, machine learning, Bio-Informatics

• Knowledge Representation, Ontology, Semantic Web, Ontology Engineering, MobileApplications


Dr. J.A. JeewanieB.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.), M.Sc. (Keele, U.K.), PhD (Tilburg, Netherland)

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7.3 Members of Academic Staff

Designation Name SpecializationSenior Mr. S. A. S. Lorensuhewa Computer Applications, Text MiningLecturer B.Sc. (Colombo, SL) Text Classification Data Mining,

M.Sc. (Zhejiang, China) and Rule Extraction andKnowledge RepresentationApplications of MachineLearning Techniques

Dr. Tharaka Ilayperuma Business Modelling, Goal ModellingB.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) and Service Modelling forPh.L (Sweden) the purpose of InformationPh.D. (Sweden) systems developmentDr. J. A. Jeewanie Conceptual Modelling,B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) Service-oriented Computing,M.Sc. (Keele, UK) Value Oriented ServicePh.D (Tilburg, Netherland) Identification, Model driven

Business -IT aligment methodsDr. Thusangi Wannige Computational Systems Biology,B.Sc.(Colombo, SL) Bioinformatics, Modelling andMPhil(Colombo, SL) simulation, computer visionPh.D (Lincoln, New Zealand)Dr. W. A. Indika Knowledge Representation,B.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.) Ontology, Semantic Web,M.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.) Ontology Engineering, MobilePhD (UCSC, S.L) Applications

Lecturer Ms. M. A. L. Kalyani Static and dynamic LoadB.Sc. (Colombo, SL) Balancing algorithmsPh.L. (Uppsala, Sweden) MPI implementations ,

Grid ComputingMs. C. I. Kithulgoda Data stream mining,B.Sc (Kelaniya, SL) Discrete optimizationM.Sc. (Moratuwa, SL)(On study leave)Ms. T.D. Gilmini Geethika Knowledge engineeringB.Sc.(Hons)(Peradeniya, SL) ,Business Process Modeling andMSc (UCSC, SL) Business Rule modeling with cM.Phil (USJP, SL) healthcare domainMs. W. A. Mohotti Agent Based Systems,B.Sc. IT (Moratuwa, SL) Web based applicationsReading for PhD(On Leave)

Probationary Ms. D. W. C. P. Kumari Evolutionary Algorithms, DataLecturer B.Sc (UCSC, SL) Structures & Algorithms.

Reading for M.Phil (UCSC, S.L.)(On Leave)

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Designation Name SpecializationProbationary Ms. P. N. Hameed Bioinformatics, Data mining,Lecturer B.Sc. (Peradeniya, S.L.) Image processing

Reading for PhD(On Leave)Ms. S. M. Vidanagamachchi Embedded Systems,B.Sc. (UCSC, S.L.) Reconfigurable Computing,Reading for PhD Machine Learning,(Peradeniya, S.L.) BioinformaticsMs. M. K. S. Madushika Image Processing:B.Sc. in Engineering Pattern Recognition(Peradeniya, S.L.) Data Structure andReading for PhD Algorithms(On Leave)Mr. Kasun Ranga Wijeweera Computational GeometryB. Sc (Peradeniya, SL)Reading for M. Phil(Peradeniya)Ms. D.M.M.N.K. Dasanayaka Artificial neural networks,B.Sc (Kelaniya, S.L) Data miningMr. K. D. C. G. Kapugama Data Mining, Text MiningBCS (Ruhuna, SL)

7.4 Members of the Academic Support Staff

Academic Supportive Staff MembersDesignation NameProgrammer Cum Systems Analyst Mr. H. G. U. Harankahadeniya

Mr. B. H. SaranapalaMr. A. P. Luwishewa

Instructor in Computer Technology Ms. P. B. N. K. De SilvaMr. U. V. Malawara ArachchiMs. W.P. PriyanthiMr. R. WickramaratneMr. C.L. WimalaratneMs. G.K. MabulaMr. L.W. WellakkageMr. G.M.T. RanjanaMrs. W. K. ShajithMiss. H. G. S. Priyangani

7.5 Course Units in Computer Science for B.Sc. (General) Degree


COM1111: Basic Concepts of Information Technology (15 lecture hrs.) Overviewof Computer System, Function of Computer System, Input/Output Peripherals, ComputerStorages, Systems Software, Data type and Data representation, Computer Arithmetic, Ap-plication software, Computer and Communication, The Internet, Computer security andMaintenances, Ethical use of computer

COM112β: Programming Techniques (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practical hrs.) In-troduction to programming Languages, Statements, Expressions, Keywords and Comments,

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Variables, Constant and Data types, Operators, Selective Statements, Iterative Statements,Jump Statements, Arrays, Introduction to Java, Streams Practical using Java/C

COM113α: Internet Services and Web Development (15 lecture hrs. & 22.5practical hrs.) Introduction to the Internet, Communication over Internet, The WorldWide Web, HTML & XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Client Side Scripting Java ScriptPractical oriented


COM121β: Data Structures and Algorithms (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practicalhrs.) Introduction to Data Structures, Stacks, Queues and Lists, Trees, Graphs, RunningTime of an Algorithm, Sorting Algorithms, Searching Algorithms. Practical using Java/C

COM122β: File organization & DBMS (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practical hrs.)File Organization: Introduction to file organization, Storage devices, Record structureand design, Data transferring times, Traditional file organizations (File, Sequential, Indexed,Indexed-sequential and Hashed Files), Accessing the physical files, Need for a database ap-proach and its objectives. Database Management Systems: Motivation for databasemanagement systems, History of data models, DBMS architecture, ER model concepts,Relational model concepts, ER-to-relational mapping, Functional dependencies and nor-malization process, Relational algebra, Relational calculus, Data manipulation using SQL,Data views and security, Introduction to data administration and database administration,Introduction to new concepts an database system. Practical using Oracle or MS Access


COM212β: Object Oriented System Development (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practi-cal hrs.) Introduction to System Development environment, The Object paradigm, Objec-tory S/W development process, Object Oriented Modelling using UML, Use case diagrams,Class diagram, Interaction diagram, Class declaration, Method implementation, Informa-tion hiding and Access modifiers, Class Hierarchy (inheritance), Polymorphism, Packagesand Data abstraction. Practical using Rational Rose and OO Programming using Java/C++

COM213α: Operating Systems (15 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practical hrs.) Introduc-tion, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Deadlocks, Memory Management, File-SystemImplementation, I/O Systems. Practical oriented

COM2141: Computer Architecture (15 lecture hrs.) Number Systems, BooleanAlgebra & K’maps, Logic Gates, Circuits Design, Memory Architecture, CPU Architecture,Instruction Cycle, Instruction set.


COM221β: Data Communications and Computer Networks (30 lecture hrs. &22.5 practical hrs.) Introduction, Data Communication, Reference Model, Local AreaNetwork, Wide Area Network with Internetworking, Binding Protocol Address, Routing,Digital telephony, Domain Name Service, IP Telephony , Dynamic Host Configuration Pro-tocol, Introduction to Network Security, Wireless Communication, Future of Network

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COM222β: Multimedia Technologies (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practical hrs.) In-troduction to Multimedia and Hypermedia Technology, Multimedia Basics, What is DigitalMedia, Multimedia Hardware and Software, Multimedia Data types (Building Blocks) andFile types, Animations Basics, Audio and Video Basics, Multimedia Compression Techniquesand Standards, Multimedia Authoring Environments, Multimedia System Design Overview,Multimedia on the Internet, Multimedia Communication Systems, Multimedia OperatingSystems, Multimedia Storage, Multimedia Databases and Retrieval, Issues of Multimediaand Future Development.


COM311β: Internet Programming and Web Technologies (30 lecture hrs. &22.5 practical hrs.) Introduction to the Internet, Web servers, Web designing and de-signing issues, Delivering Multimedia over web pages, Client Side Programming, Client-server side Programming, Server Side Programming, Databases and the web, Extensiblemarkup Language, Web Security.

COM312β: System and Network Administration (30 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practi-cal hrs.) Overview of Linux System, Linux shell commands and environment, Basic Unixshell programming, Disks and Other storage media, Overview of the directory tree, Boot-ing and shutting down, Rootly power, Essential tasks of the system administrator, UserAccount Management, File Protection, Managing Packages, X windows system, Backupand Restore, Performance Analysis, Setting up printer server, Monitoring and ManagingNetworks, Setting up File Servers, Electronic Mail system

COM3b3β: Computer Project (15 lecture hrs. & 60 practical hrs.) Students areassigned one large project or number of smaller projects to work on. These software projectsare evaluated at a presentation and by a project report

COM3b52: PC Hardware and Networking (15 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)Op for students who have passed the ICT2b13 (CCIT) examination; PC Hardware archi-tecture, Clocked digital logic, Motherboards, CPUs, Memory Technologies, Disk Storage,Expansion Cards, Resolutions and system requirements, Monitor size, dot pitch and refreshrates, Maintenance/Cleaning/ Repairing Hardware Tools, Preventive Maintenance & Com-puter Safety, Cleaning A PC externally and internally, Assemble PC system, Diagnosing &Troubleshooting, Introduction to Computer Network, Components of Computer Network,Network Connectivity Devices, Network topologies, LAN, MAN,WAN, Intranets, Extranets,Setting Up a Computer Network System and Network Administrator, Internetworking


COM3252: E-Commerce and Professional Practices in IT (30 lecture hrs.) Opfor all students; Introduction and Brief history, Overview of eCommerce components, Ecom-merce models and concepts, E-Business Strategies, Impact of electronic commerce on busi-ness strategy, Social Impact of Computing, Professional and ethical responsibilities, Intel-lectual property rights, Ethics and Codes of Professional Conduct, Other Issues

COM3212: Advanced Software Engineering Concepts (30 lecture hrs.) TargetGroup: Student following computer science as a subject (Optional Unit); Need for SoftwareEngineering, problems of software development, Software Process: The need for a software

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process. The waterfall model, prototyping approach, spiral model, evolutionary develop-ment model, rapid application development model, incremental development, Requirementanalysis and specification: Requirement engineering, analysis.

COM323α: Visual Programming (15 lecture hrs. & 22.5 practical hrs.) Op forall students Introduction: Application development environments, command line environ-ments, Graphical user environments. Integrated Development tools, Visual tools, ObjectBased / Object oriented / Event-driven programming and programming in the Windowsenvironment at design time, run time and break time, User Interfaces: SDI, MDI Applica-tions, Introduction to DLL s, Active X and other technologies, predefined object methods& functions, Menus and toolbars, Common Dialog Controls etc., Data Types, Programmingcontrol Structures, data structures and sub programs: Debugging, Error and exception han-dling, Database programming, Building Web applications:

COM326β: Internet Services and Protocols (30 Lecture hrs. & 22.5 practicalhrs.) Target Group: Student following computer science as a subject (Optional Unit)Introduction, the Internet, Internet protocols and Application services, Transport Protocols(TCP, UDP), Client Server computing, Packet and Protocol level Analysis, Email Service,SMTP, POP3, INAP protocols, Email server and User Agent Configuration, World WideWeb, HTTP protocol and Web Server Configuration, Web caching, Proxy Servers and Cook-ies, Load Balancing and Proxy Server Configuration, Telnet, SSH and File Transfer Protocol,FTP server configuration, Voice over IP communication VOIP server configuration, DomainName Service, DNS configuration, Server Performance and Tuning

7.6 ICT Course units of Bachelor of Science (General) Degree

The department conducts a Computer Literacy Course (ICT1b13/CLC) for all the students,in the B.Sc. degree programme, who do not follow Computer Science as a subject.

Based on their performance of the ICT1b13 course unit, a limited number of studentsare selected to follow an advanced course in Information Technology (ICT2b13/CCIT). Thestudents who pass ICT2b13 are allowed to follow PC-Hardware and Networking (COM3b52),see details at the above section for course unit description. The students who pass ICT1b13and ICT2b13 course units are awarded certificates by the department.

ICT1b13: Computer Literacy Course (CLC) (30 Lecture hours & 60 practicalhours) Basic concepts of software and hardware, Windows operating system, ComputerProgramming: Programming using C, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Applications, Databasemanagement, Presentaion Applications.Note: According to the examination criteria stated in this handbook, students who do notfollow computer science as one of the subjects for their degree programme must pass theexaminations of Computer Literacy Course (ICT1b13) in order to release the final resultsof the B.Sc. Degree.

ICT2b13: Cirtificate Course in Information Technology (CCIT) (30 Lecturehours & 60 practical hours) Windows based rapid application development, Databasemanagement, Linux Operating System and X-Windows, Networked Computing Systems,Internet Services and Web Development.

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7.7 Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree

The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree program is an outcome of an enormouseffort of the staff of the Department of Computer Science. One of the prime objectives ofthis degree programme is to prepare the undergraduates for a career in Computer Scienceand Information Technology, which is one of the major driving forces of the economic devel-opment of Sri Lanka. Students admitted to the program will pursue a full-scale ComputerScience programme of three years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science(General). Based on the performance, a limited number of students will be selected to studyan extra year leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (Special). One of theprime objectives of the special degree is to offer in-depth knowledge in selected areas ofcomputer science for those who wish to pursue an academic and/or research careers.

7.7.1 Course units for Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree (BCS)

Each student admitted to BCS degree program is expected to follow the following courseunits during their first second and third years (six semesters). The curriculum of BCS degreeconsists of compulsory course units as well as elective /optional course units. All coursesoffered during the first three semesters in level I and level II are compulsory part of the BCScurriculum. Latter part of level II and both semesters of level III in BCS degree curriculumare mainly consist of optional courses. In addition to the elective optional courses, a limitednumber of compulsory courses are offered during this period. The availability of the optionalcourse units will be announced at the beginning of the each semester.


CSC1122: Computer Systems I (30 lecture hrs) (core) Overview of ComputerSystems, Evolution of Computers, Input and Output, Storage, Expansion Cards, SystemInterfaces, Instruction Sets, Addressing modes, Central Processing Unit, Instruction Cycle,Assembly Language

CSC1113: Programming Techniques (30 lecture hrs & 45 practical hrs) (core)Basic Programming concepts, Simple C program structure, Keywords, Data types, Vari-ables & operators (arithmetic, relational, assessment and conditional), I/O statements, Ar-rays, Passing variables, Multi-dimensional arrays, Functions, Function prototypes, Recur-sion, Control structures, Looping ( while, do while, for), pointers, strings, Advanced datatypes, structures, pointers to structures, File IO

CSC113α Internet Services and Web Development (15 lecture hrs. & 22.5 prac-tical hrs.) (core) Introduction to the Internet, Communication over Internet, The WorldWide Web, HTML & XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Client Side Scripting - Java Script.

CSC1142: System Analysis and Design (30 lecture hrs.) (core) Introduction toInformation System Environment. System Development Life Cycle. Introduction to Projectmanagement. Fact Finding Techniques. Requirements Analysis. System Modeling withData Flow Diagrams.

CSC1153: Laboratory Assignments (15 lecture hrs. & 90 practical hrs.) (core)Common System utilities of Linux , Advanced System utilities of Linux , Office Applicationsin Windows, Office Applications in Linux, Word Processing using Latex, System utilities

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of Windows, Internet and Social Networking, Special Linux Tools, Computer MaintenanceTools, Assembling a Computer, Windows OS Installation & Applications, Linux Installation,Shell Scripting

AMT112β: Mathematical Foundation of CS (30 lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs)(core) - refer Course unit details under Department of Mathematics

MAT112δ Differential Equations (15 lecture hrs & 7 tutorial hrs) (core) - referCourse unit details under Department of Mathematics

MAT113δ: Introductory Statistics (15 lecture hrs & 8 tutorial hrs) (core) - referCourse unit details under Department of Mathematics


CSC1213: Database Management Systems (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(core) Introduction to DBMS, Managing databases using SQL, The Entity-RelationshipModel, Data Manipulation using Relational Algebra & Relational calculus, Database DesignProcess, Data Views and Security, Data Normalization, File Organization : Storage Archi-tecture, Indexing, Hashing, Transaction Processing, Introduction to Distributed Databases& Data Mining.

CSC1223: Data Structures and Algorithms (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(core) Introduction to Data Structures, Stacks, Queues and Lists, Trees, Graphs, RunningTime of an Algorithm, Sorting Algorithms, Searching Algorithms.

CSC1233: Software Engineering (45 lecture hrs.) (core) Introduction, GenericFramework Activities, Umbrella Activities, Layered Technology, CMMI, Process Assess-ment, Software Process Models Waterfall Model, Increment, Evolutionary, Specialized pro-cess models, SW Reuse , Unified Process UP workflows and work products, Predictiveversus adaptive approaches to the SDLC, Existing Agile Methods, Requirement Analysisand Specification, Software Design, Principles of Design, Designing for reusability, adapt-ability and maintainability, design quality, Testing, Testing Methods, Test Strategies, staticand dynamic testing, α testing, β Testing, Acceptance Testing, Use of CASE tools in SWDevelopment, Software Matrices, Software Maintenance/ Social and ethical Issues.

CSC1242: Object Oriented System Development (30 lecture hrs.) (core) Intro-duction to Object-Oriented Paradigm. Basic Principles and Important Concepts in Object-orientation. Introduction to Unified Modeling Language (UML). Object-Oriented SystemsDevelopment with Unified Process (UP).

CSC1251: Computer Laboratory (45 practical hrs.) (core) 15 Practical sessionson special topics in Computer Science

MAT121β: Algebra (30lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs) (core) - refer Course unitdetails under Department of Mathematics

MAT122β: Calculus (30lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs) (core) - refer Course unitdetails under Department of Mathematics

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CSC2113: Data Communication and Computer Networks (30 lecture hrs. &45 practical hrs.) (core) Introduction, Data Communication, Reference Model, LocalArea Network, Wide Area Network with Internetworking, Binding Protocol Address, Rout-ing, Digital telephony, Domain Name Service, IP Telephony, Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol, Introduction to Network Security, Wireless Communication, Future of Network.

CSC2123: Object Oriented Programming (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(core) Fundamental of Object-oriented design, Encapsulation, polymorphism, classes andobjects, information hiding, operator overloading, inheritance, overriding, delegation; Ana-lyze problems: determine objects that are necessary to model the system, determine whatattributes the objects need to have, determine what behaviors the objects need to exhibit,develop conceptual models, Modeling with UML, generate designs from the models, andimplement the models.

CSC2133: Operating Systems (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.) (core)Operating-System Structures, Processes, Threads, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchroniza-tion, Deadlocks, Memory Management (Contiguous Allocation, Paging, segmentation, Vir-tual Memory), File System Implementation (Access Methods, Protection, Disk structure,Scheduling, Management and reliability), I/O Systems, Mass-Storage Systems, Security(Goals, Principles, Access Matrix, Threads)

CSC2143: Computer Graphics and Image Processing (30 lecture hrs. & 45practical hrs.) (core) Introduction, Applications, , Graphics terminologies, GraphicsI/O devices, Scan conversion : Scan converting lines, Line Drawing Algorithms, Scan con-verting circles, Mid Point Circle Algorithm, Scan Line Polygon filling Algorithm, Boundary& Flood Fill Algorithm, 2D Transformation Geometric Transformations, Coordinate Trans-formations, Composite Transformations, Homogeneous Coordinates, 2D Viewing & ClippingWindow-to-viewport Mapping , point clipping, Line clipping, Introduction to Digital Im-age Processing, examples of image processing; Brief review of 2D linear system theory,probability and random variables, Color fundamentals, color models; Image Enhancement:Gray-level transform, histogram processing, arithmetic/logic operation, Spatial filtering, 2DFourier transform, Frequency domain smoothing, sharpening, Image degradation model,Noise models, restoration using spatial filtering with noise only degradation, Morphologicalimage processing, point, line and edge detection

AMT212β: Computational Mathematics (30 lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs) (core)- refer Course unit details under Department of Mathematics

MAT211β: Linear Algebra I (30 lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs) (core) (core) -refer Course unit details under Department of Mathematics

PHY2112: Electronics (30 lecture hrs) (core) - refer Course unit details underDepartment of Physics


CSC2213: Rapid Application Development (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(core) Introduction to Rapid Application Development (RAD), Core issues in RAD, Es-

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timation, Scheduling Teamwork, Best practices in RAD, Introduction to Software Designwith Patterns, Gang of four Catalog Creational Design Patterns, Structural Design Patterns,Behavioral Design Patterns, Content Management Systems (CMS)

CSC2233: Internet Programming (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.) (core)Introduction, Server side scripting introduction, variables, control structures, operations,Arrays: 1D, 2D, Indexed, Associative, PHP Functions, String Manipulation, Forms andDatabases, Sessions and Cookies, Web Designing Process, XML, AJAX and JQuery, ObjectOriented Programming in PHP

CSC2242: Advanced Database Management (30 lecture hrs.) (core) File Struc-tures, Index, Query Processing and Optimization, Batch Processing, Physical DatabaseDesign and Tuning, Data Security Transaction Management, Object Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, XML Databases, Emerging Technologies

CSC2252: Project Management (30 lecture hrs.) (core) Introduction to ProjectManagement, Project Management Process for a Project, Project Scope management, ProjectTime management, Project Cost management ,Project Quality management, Project Com-munication management, Project Risk management, Group Assignment Evaluation, ProjectHR management, Project Procurement management, Project Integration management

CSC2263: Multimedia and Video Production (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practicalhrs.) (Optional) Multimedia Basics, Key Multimedia Elements, Images, Video, Au-dio, Animation, Multimedia Databases and Retrieval, Multimedia Authoring, MultimediaCompression Techniques and Standards.

CSC2222: Computer System II (30 lecture hrs.) (core) A top-level view of com-puter function and interconnection, Cache memory, Internal memory and External memorytechnology, Operating system support, Computer Arithmetic, Instruction sets, Processorstructure and Functions, RISC Architecture, Parallel Processing, Multicore computers

CSC2272: Data and Network Security (30 lecture hrs.) (Optional) This courseprovides comprehensive knowledge in security requirements and cryptographic solutions incomputer applications & networks.

MAT225β: Mathematical Statistics I (core)

- refer course unit details under Department of Mathematics

PHY2222: Electronics (optional) - refer course unit details under Department ofPhysics.

FSC224α: Physical Fitness and Health Management (optional) refer Course unitdetails under FSC course units.

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CSC3113: Group Projects (120 practical hrs.)(core) The objective of this courseis to design and implement a system using programming and other skills acquired. Thestudents will carry out group project and submit a dissertation. The students will alsomake a presentation of the project and face for a viva.

CSC3122: e-Commerce and Professional Practice (30 lecture hrs.) (Optional)Introduction to E-Commerce and E-Business. E-Commerce Business Models. BusinessStrategies. Business and IT Alignment. Value-Oriented E-Business Modeling. Buildinge-Commerce Systems. Ethical Issues.

CSC3132: Data Warehousing and Data mining (30 lecture hrs.) (Optional)Concept of data mining, classification, clustering, concept of data warehousing with specialemphasis on architecture and design.

CSC3133: Network and System Administration (30 lecture hrs. & 45 practicalhrs.) (Optional) Overview of Linux System, Linux shell commands and environment,Basic Unix shell programming, Disks and Other storage media, Overview of the directorytree, Booting and shutting down, Rootly power, Essential tasks of the system administrator,User Account Management, File Protection, Managing Packages, X windows system, Backupand Restore, Performance Analysis, Setting up printer server, Monitoring and ManagingNetworks, Setting up File Servers, Electronic Mail system.

CSC3142: Internet Services and Protocols (15 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(Optional) Introduction, the Internet, Internet protocols and Application services, Trans-port Protocols (TCP, UDP), Client Server computing, Packet and Protocol level Analysis,Email Service, SMTP, POP3, IMAP protocols, Email server and User Agent Configura-tion, World Wide Web, HTTP protocol and Web Server Configuration, Web caching, ProxyServers and Cookies, Load Balancing and Proxy Server Configuration, Telnet, SSH and FileTransfer Protocol, FTP server configuration, Voice over IP communication VOIP serverconfiguration, Domain Name Service, DNS configuration, Server Performance and Tuning

CSC3152: Geographic Information Systems (15 lecture hrs. & 45 practical hrs.)(Optional) Introduction to GIS, GIS Data, Data Quality Issues, Basic GIS Operations,Spatial Modeling and Analysis, GIS Modeling, GIS Organization and Management, GISApplications

CSC3162: Research Methods (30 lecture hrs.) (Optional) This course aims toteach the fundamentals of Scientific Writing.

CSC3172 Distributed Systems (30 lecture hrs.) (Optional) Introduction, Commu-nication and Synchronization in distributed systems, Processes and processors in Distributedsystems, Distributed file systems, Distributed shared memory(DSM), Peer-Peer systems, se-curity, Distributed systems in Practice, Cloud computing

FSC3122:Accounting(30 lecture hrs) (Optional) - refer course unit details uner FSCcourse units.

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FSC3112 Management(30 lecture hrs.) (Optional) - refer course unit details unerFSC course units.

MAT313β: Mathematical Statistics II (30lecture hrs & 15 tutorial hrs) (Op-tional) refer course unit details under Department of Mathematics


CSC3216: Industrial Training (3 months)(Core) This training helps the students toget experience on issues related to industry. At the end of the training, the students shouldmake a presentation of their findings and submit a report.

7.8 Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree

A limited number of students are selected to follow the Bachelor of Computer Science (spe-cial) degree programme after completion of three academic years of Bachelor of computerscience (General Degree Programme). The selection of students is done according to theiracademic performance during Level I, Level II and Level III of the BCS (General) degreeprogramme.

7.8.1 Criteria for Selection to the BCS (Special) Degree Programme

1. The Department of Computer Science shall determine the number of students to beadmitted each year.

2. A student shall be eligible to apply if he/she has fulfilled the following requirements atthe completion of the Level III of the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree:

(a) A minimum of 90 credits,

(b) grades of B- or better for 80% of Computer Science course units,

(c) grades of C or better from theory aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits fromMathematics course units,

(d) grade C or better for Industry Based Project/Industry Placement course unit andthe Group project

(e) Pass English Proficiency Level I & Level II

(f) a GPA of 2.5 or more

The Grade point Average (GPA) is calculated as follows:

GPA =

∑(Grade Point Value for a Course Unit)× (Number of credits of that Course Unit)

Total number of credits

3. The selection of a student shall be determined by the department of Computer Sciencein an interview and shall be based on the following:

(a) performance of the student in core course units of Bachelor Computer Science(General) Degree Exam- ination and

(b) the general aptitude and application of the student.

4. The decision of the Dean of the Faculty shall be final and conclusive.

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7.8.2 Course Units of BCS (Special) Degree Programme

Semester I

Code Name of Course Unit No of Credits Core/optionalCSC 4112 Research Seminar 2 CoreCSC 4122 Research Methodology 2 CoreCSC 4133 Neural networks 3 CoreCSC 4046 Individual Research project 6 CoreCSC 4152 Enterprise Modeling 2 CoreCSC 4162 Data mining for Business Intelligence 2 CoreCSC 4172 High Performance Computing 2 CoreTotal Credits for Semester I 19

Semester II

Code Name of Course Unit No of Credits Core/optionalCSC 4212 Compiler Construction 2 CoreCSC 4222 Service Oriented Computing 2 CoreCSC 4232 Formal Methods and Software Verification 2 OptionalCSC 4242 Articial Intelligence 2 CoreCSC 4252 Bioinformatics 2 OptionalCSC 4262 Selected Topics 2 OptionalTotal Credits for Semester II 12

Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree - Semester I

CSC 4112: Research Seminar Research Seminar introduces the process of academicresearch and allows the students to open their mind to problem-solving strategies basedupon formal inquiry and the detailed research of others. It will also include participating indiscussions and giving presentations.

CSC 4122: Research Methodology This course will provide an opportunity for stu-dents to advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of researchlanguage, ethics, and approaches.

Introduction, Scientific Research, Reading and recording, Critiquing research papers,Mind mapping and Con- cept Mapping, Planning and conducting research, The researchprocess, Types of computing research , Computing research methods, Ethics and plagiarism,Research ethics, Minnesota ethics guidelines , Plagiarism , Data collection and analysis,Communicating research findings, Simple Latex for Academic Writing , Citation styles,Citation style guides, Planning and delivering oral presentations, Presentation Tips

CSC 4133: Neural Networks (30 Lecture hours) Introduction to Artificial NeuralNetworks, Multi-Layer Perceptrons, Back-Propagation Algorithm, ANNs using Tools, Pre-Processing Techniques, Feature Extraction & Selection algorithms, Nave Bayes Learningand Bayesian Belief Learning Models, Unsupervised Learning Methods, Learning VectorQuantization Methods, Self-Organizing and Neural Gas Algorithms, Hierarchical LearningModels, Combining Multiple Classifier Models, Measuring Classifier Performance.

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CSC 4172: High Performance Computing (30 Lecture hours) Introduction toHigh Performance Com- puting, Performance Analysis, Serial performance optimization,Parallel Algorithm design methodologies, Par- allel Programming Models, Programmingwith Distributed Memory, MPI, Programming with Shared Memory, OpenMP, Load bal-ancing and Data Partitioning, Grids and Clouds, GPU computing.

CSC 4162 - Data Mining for Business Intelligence (30 lecture hours) Introduc-tion, Introduction to data mining, Intro- duction and overview to the Business Intelligence,the need of business intelligence, Business intelligence solutions, Data, Quality of data, Su-pervised learning and unsupervised learning

CSC 4046: Individual Research project This course provides an opportunity for thestudents to work as an individual to produce a system. The students will carry out anindividual project and submit a dissertation. The students will also make a presentation ofthe project and face for a viva.

CSC 4152: Enterprise Modelling (30 lecture hours) Different Perspectives of En-terprise Modeling: Goal Modeling, Business Rules Modeling, Process Modeling, BusinessModeling. Developing Goal Models, Business Rule Models and Business Models. Businesswork flow Modeling with Event Driven Process Chains (EPC), Work flow analysis with Petrinets. State of the art developments in Enterprise Modeling, Latest Research Trends, andModeling Approaches.

Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree - Semester II

CSC 4212: Compiler Design (30 Lecture hours) Compiler Design Introduction,Phases of compiler, Lexical Analysis- Deterministic Finite Automata, Regular expressions,Lex & Flex (Lexical analyzer generator), Context Free Grammar- Derivative, Parse trees,Ambiguous grammar, EBNF, Top-Down Parsing - LL(1) parse table, Recursive decentparser, Bottom-up parsing - LR parsing, Yacc, Abstract syntax trees, Semantic Analyser.

CSC 4232: Formal Methods and Software Verification (30 Lecture hours) Re-view of Sets, Relations, Functions and Related Matters, Review of Propositional Logic, andLogical Arguments, Introduction to Predicate Calculus, Concepts of programming languageand Proof of Correctness, Hoare Logic, Formal Methods, Use of Z-Notation for variousaspects of Program constructs and Verification

CSC 4242: Artificial Intelligence (30 Lecture hours) Introduction to AI Techniques,State and State Space, Heuristic Search Techniques, Resolution and Theorem Proving, Se-mantic Net and Partitioned Semantic Nets, Conceptual Dependency Diagram and Scripts,Minimax Theorem and Alpha-Beta Pruning, Natural Lan- guage Processing.

CSC 4262: Selected Topics (30 Lecture hours) This course provides students with aunderstanding of different new concepts related to Computer Science. The detailed contentsmay be changed from year to year depending on the current trends and available expertise.

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CSC 4222: Service Oriented Computing (30 Lecture hours) The focus of thiscourse is to understand service orientation of technology.The course will provide a deep un-derstanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)fundamentals from Application as well asInfrastructure perspective. The web Service architectures and standards will be dis- cussedin this course unit. Introduction to Service Oriented Computing, Standards Bodies of SOC,Service Oriented Architecture, Traditional Vs Service Oriented Architecture , Service Clas-sification, Enterprise service Bus, Web Services, Web service stack, Introduction to SOAP,WSDL, Introduction to BPEL4WS, Service management and governance, Introduction toCloud Computing

CSC 4252: Bioinformatics (30 Lecture hours) Introduction to Bio-informatics, Archivesand Information Retrieval, Pairwise sequence Alignments: Dot Plots, Simple Alignments.The Needleman and Wunsch Algorithm, BLAST algorithm, FASTA algorithm, Multiple se-quence alignments : Introduction to multiple sequence alignments, Greedy approach, Staralignment approach and ClustalW algorithm, Hidden Markov models, Phylogenetic Trees:Introducing distance measures and distance based phylogenetic tree building algorithmsUPGMA, NJ, Introducing character based measures and character based phylogenetic treebuilding algorithms: maximum parsimony and maximum likelihood. Protein and RNAStructure Prediction: Secondary Structure, Tertiary and Quaternary Structure, Tools forModeling Protein Folding, Introduction to drug discovery and ligand docking algorithms,micro array data analysis

7.9 Examinations - BCS Degree Programmes

Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree

The Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree will include six semesters during whichstudents will have to follow Compulsory Course Units (CCU) offered by respective depart-ments and elective or optional Course Units (OCU). The Bachelor of Computer Science(General) Degree Examination will consist of end of semester examinations for theory andpractical Course Units.

Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree

The duration of the special degree programme is four academic years (eight semesters)inclusive of Level I, II and III of the BCS (General) degree.

During the four academic years of the degree programme, a student shall complete courseunits aggregating to 120 credits with at least 30 credits from the fourth academic year ofthe Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree courses.

The special degree consists of examinations at the end of each semester or at the end ofcourse unit for research project.

7.9.1 Attendance

To be eligible to sit for an examination of a theory or practical course unit, there shouldminimum attendance of 80%. If a student fails to meet this requirement for a particularcourse unit, he or she will be considered to have failed in that course unit (see section 14.3.1for further details).

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7.9.2 Examination Criteria

Evaluation Methods

• Theory examination (written/oral)

• Practical examination

• Continuous assessment

• Assignment

• Report

• Presentation

Grading System

Awarding of grades for course units will be done according to the grading system given inthe Table in section 14.2

Pass in a Course Unit

• A candidate who obtains grade C or better for a Course Unit will be considered tohave passed in that Course Unit.

• If a student fails to complete a Course Unit, grade of E will be given unless an accept-able reason is produced. In the event of given reason is accepted by the Senate on therecommendation of the Faculty Board, he/she will be considered as sitting for the firsttime in a subsequent attempt for that course unit.

• A student who obtains a C- or lower grade in a particular Course Unit, may re-sitthe examination in respect of that Course Unit for the purpose of improving its gradewithin the stipulated period. The highest grade a student can obtain is C, which isin this instance equivalent to GPA 2.0. In the event a student obtains a lower grade,he/she will be entitled to the previous grade. Repeat candidates are not entitled toattend the lectures/practical classes of the Course Unit in which he/she has failed.

Verification of Marks

See section 14.2.3 for details.

7.9.3 Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Requirements

A candidate shall be eligible for the conferment of the Bachelor of Computer Science (Gen-eral) Degree after the successful completion of all requirements within a maximum period offive academic years from the date of entry to the University of Ruhuna as specified below.

A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Computer Science (General)Degree Examination if he/she has obtained

(a) a minimum of 90 credits

(b) grades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits of Computer ScienceCCUs

(c) grades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits of Mathematics CCUs

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(d) grades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits of OCUs

(e) a grade C or better for Industry Based Project/Industry Placement course unit

(f) Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 or more.

GPA will be calculated as follows:

GPA =



Award of Honours

A student who has satisfied conditions given above is eligible for an award of an honoursdegree if he/she completes the requirements indicated below within three academic yearsfrom the date of first registered securing grades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of75 credits.

(1) First Class:First Class Honours will be awarded if he/she obtains

(i) a minimum Overall Average of 3.70 and

(ii) grades of A in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits

(2) Second Class (Upper Division):Second Class (Upper Division) Honours will be awarded if he/she obtains


(ii) grades B or better in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits.

(3) Second Class (Lower Division):Second Class (Lower Division) Honours will be awarded if he/she obtains


(ii) grades of B or better in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits.

Other Requirements

In addition to the examination criteria stated above, the candidate have to pass in Englishproficiency LevelI and Level II examinations in order to release the final results of theBachelor of Computer Science degree.

7.9.4 Minimum Requirement for the Completion of the Bachelor of ComputerScience (Special) Degree

A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) DegreeExamination if he/she has obtained following:

(a) A minimum of 120 credits with at least 30 credits from the fourth academic year ofBachelor of Computer Science (Special) degree course units,

(b) An overall minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 for all course units followedthroughout the four academic years of the degree programme and

(c) A grade not inferior to C for the fourth year Individual Research Project.

(d) Grade of C or better to a minimum of 70% credits from the fourth year course units

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Award of Honours

A student who has fulfilled all the conditions given above shall be awarded honours, if he/shefulfills the following additional requirements within four academic years from the date of firstregistration (it shall be within the power of the Senate to declare for some specified reasonthat a student is eligible for the award of the honours at a subsequent occasion) securinggrades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of 25 credits from Bachelor of ComputerScience (special) Degree Course Units.

(i) First Class Honours

(a) A minimum GPA of 3.70 for Special Degree Course Units,

(b) A minimum GPA of 3.70 for all course units, and

(c) Grades of A or better for Special Degree Course Units aggregating to a minimumof 15 credits

(ii) Second Class (Upper Division)

(a) A minimum GPA of 3.30 for Special Degree Course Units,

(b) A minimum GPA of 3.30 for all course units, and

(c) Grades of A- or better for Special Degree Course Units aggregating to a minimumof 12 credits

(iii) Second Class (Lower Division)

(a) A minimum GPA of 3.00 for Special Degree Course Units, and

(b) A minimum GPA of 3.00 for all course units

7.9.5 Option of reverting to BCS General Degree

A student reading for a Bachelor of Computer Science (Special) Degree may request for theaward of the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree foregoing the special Degree.This request should be made within 14 days after the release of the final results of the SpecialDegree programme.The student shall satisfy the following conditions:

(a) The results of the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree shall be determinedsolely on the basis of course units he/she has followed in the first three academic years.

(b) A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Computer Science (General)Degree Examination if he/she has satisfied the requirements of the section 8 of theBachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree By-Law.

(c) student shall be eligible for an award of Honours for the Bachelor of Computer Science(General) Degree if he/she has completed the requirements within frst three academicyears from the date of first registration in accordance with the section 9 of the Bachelorof Computer Science (General) Degree By-Law.

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7.10 Other Services to the University Community

The Department of Computer Science offers many Computer and Information Technologyrelated service originally carried out by the computer unit of the faculty of science. Theservices include maintaining and upgrading University Fiber Optic Backbone, providingEmail, Web and other Internet services, designing and handling the department wise LocalArea Networks (LAN). Further, the department conducts courses and offers IT relatedservices and consulting to the whole university community and other government and privatesector organizations outside the university. The following lists some of the core IT relatedservices/activities carried out by the department.

• Conducting workshops and computer courses for academic and nun-academic membersof the university community.

• Providing services such as E-mail and Internet access to all faculties.

• Developing and maintaining university information server (Web Server)

• Providing IT related technical supports and consultations for the Ruhuna Universitycommunity.

• Working with individual students, faculty and staff on computer programmes.

• Controlling and maintaining the Local Area Network at Wellamadama site.

• Operating and maintaining the computer pool and provide free computer access to thestaff and the students of the faculty of Science.

• Conducting IT Exhibitions.

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8 Department of Mathematics

The main objectives of the department are

• to produce graduates with a vigorous and applicable knowledge in pure and ap-plied mathematics mathematical techniques in industries with a special interest tothe Ruhuna (or the Southern part of the country).

• to re-discover the technical and mathematical knowledge used in ancient Sri Lankanand Asian cultures.

• to train and motivate undergraduates on applying mathematical and logical problemsolving approaches in industrial and other related areas.

A mathematics education has long been respected as an excellent training of the mind. Atthe same time it is a vital practical skill if one wishes to be involved in shaping the future ofour modern technological society. Advances in computing, decision-making, medicine, pol-lution control, product design, space travel, telecommunications, weather forecasting and agreat many other areas rely on the deep insight that it provides. Those with knowledge ofmathematics have many interesting and rewarding avenues to explore and will always behighly valued. With the introduction of the course unit system in 2002, a great flexibilityfor students is given in choosing various streams available in the degree programmes offeredby the department. Presently, the department offers Mathematics, Industrial Mathe-matics and Applied Mathematics as main subjects for the B.Sc. Degree Programme. Inall the above three main subjects, subject matter from Pure Mathematics, Applied Math-ematics, Statistics and Mathematics are included. For Industrial Mathematics, a limitednumber of students are selected based on an aptitude test. The exact number varies from30-40 subject to the availability of the resources. Examination Criteria for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and Industrial Mathematics Course Units: method of a assessmentpertaining to each course unit as well as the detailed syllabus are announced/noticed eitherin printed form or in the department website at the beginning of the semesters.

8.1 Research Areas

Some of the key research areas of the department are given below.

• Applications of partial differential equations

• Probability and Statistics

• Industrial applications of statistics

• Multivariate analysis techniques

• Financial mathematics

• Survival analysis

• Actuarial science

• Mathematical biology

• Mathematical modeling with delay diffrential equations

• Epidemiological and virus dynamic models

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• Operational research

• Complex systems and Networks

• Semigroup theory and their applications in population dynamics

• Quantum computation and information


Dr. W.A.R. De Mel, B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL), M.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL), M.S. (SHSU, USA),M.S. (MST, USA), Ph.D. (MST, USA)

8.3 Members of the Academic StaffDesignation Name SpecializationProfessor Professor P.A. Jayantha Numerical Methods for Partial& Chair B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL), Differential Equations,

M.Sc. in Industrial Mathematics (Sri J’Pura, SL) Computer ProgrammingPh.D. (QUT Australia)

Professor Professor L.A.L.W.Jayasekara Information Systems, Statistics,B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) Computer ScienceM.Sc. in Information Systems (Kyushu, Japan)Ph.D. in Statistics (Kyushu, Japan)

Senior Mr. M.P.A.Wijayasiri Computer Expert Systems,Lecturer B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) RelativityGrade I M.Sc. in Computer Sc. (Bradford, UK)

M.Phil. (Kelaniya, SL)Mrs. K.C.N. Shanthidevi Functional Analysis, SemigroupB.Sc. (Sri J’Pura, SL), Theory and their ApplicationsM.Sc. (Hiroshima, Japan) in Population Dynamics

using Approximation Theory.Mrs. S.D.L.Geeganage StatisticsB.Sc. (Colombo, SL),Dip. in Statistics (Sri J’Pura, SL)M.Phil. in Mathematics (Sri J’Pura, SL)Dr. M.K. Abeyratne Partial Differential Equations,B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) Numerical Methods in PDEs,Dip. in Statistics (Sri J’Pura, SL) BVPs in Elasticity Theory,M.Sc. in Industrial Mathematics Finite Element Methods.(Kaiserslutern, Germany)Ph.D. (Kaiserslutern, Germany)Dr. L.W. Somathilake Nonlinear PDEs (reactionB.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL), diffusion systems), SemigroupM.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL) theory, computational PDEs,Ph.D. (Ruhuna, SL) Mathematical &

Computational BiologyDr. N. Yapage Mathematical Physics, ProbabilityB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Theory, Statistical InformationPh.D. (UEC, Tokyo, Japan) Theory & Applications, Quantum

Information and Computation,Differential Geometrical Methodsin Statistics, Theory of ComplexSystems and Networks

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Designation Name SpecializationSenior Dr. W.A.R. De Mel Parametric and NonparametricLecturer BSc.(Kelaniya,SL), Methods in Survival Analysis,Grade I M.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL) Recurrent Events, Applied

M.S. (SHSU, USA) Stochastic Processes, FinancialM.S. (MST, USA) Mathematics, Financial TimePh.D. (MST, USA) Series and Actuarial Science

Senior Dr. D. M. Samarathunga Operations Research,Lecturer B.Sc. (Peradeniya, SL) Mathematical Programming.Grade II Ph.D. (Wayne State, USA)

Mrs. K. D. Prasangika StatisticsB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Reading for Ph.D. in ChinaM.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL)(on study leave)Dr. B.G.S.A Pradeep Mathematical BiologyB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)M.Sc. (Peradeniya, SL)Ph.D. (USTB, China)

Lecturer Mr. A.W.L. Pubudu Thilan Reading for Ph.D. in AustraliaB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)BIT (Colombo, SL)M.S. (MST, USA)M.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL)(on study leave)Mrs. E.J.K.P. Nandani Reading for Ph.D. in ChinaB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)M.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL)(on study leave)

Probationary Miss. H. L. Jayetileke Reading for Ph.D. in AustraliaLecturer B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)

M.Sc. (Colombo, SL)(on study leave)Mrs. S.D.M. Dilshani Reading for M.Sc. in SLB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)

8.4 Course Units offered for B.Sc. (General) Degree

Mathematics


MAT111β: Vector Analysis (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(Credit value 2.5)Vector Algebra: Definition of a Vector, Addition and Subtraction, Components, Physicalexamples.Vector Products: Scalar and Vector products including a brief introduction to determi-nants, triple products, Geometrical applications. Differentiation and Integration of a Vectorfunctions.Vector Analysis: Scalar and Vector fields, grad, div, curl, Manipulation with combina-tions of these operators acting on combinations of fields.Integral transformations: Line, Surface and Volume integrals, the divergence theorem,conservative and solenoidal fields, Greens theorem, Stokes theorem (3-D) form.General Co-ordinates: Unit vectors in orthogonal curvilinear co-ordinates, elementaryarc length and volume, curl, div, grad in curvilinear co-ordinates.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

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MAT112δ: Differential Equations (15 lecture hrs + 7 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value1.25)Introduction, Equations of first order and first degree, Orthogonal trajectories, Clairant’sform, Linear equations, Theory of operators, Euler’s form, Simultaneous equations.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT113δ: Introductory Statistics (15 lecture hrs + 8 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value1.25)Definition of Probability, Conditional Probability and the Independence of events, , TheLaw of Total Probability and Bayes’ Rule, Definition of random variables, Cumulative dis-tribution function, Density functions for discrete random variables and continuous randomvariables, Expectations, Mean, Variance, standard deviation, Expected value of a functionof a random variable, Moments, Central Moments, Moment Generating function, Bernoulliand Binomial Distributions, Hypergeometric Distribution, Poisson Distribution, GeometricDistribution, Uniform Distribution, Normal Distribution, Exponential and Gamma Distri-bution, Approximation: Binomial and Poisson by Normal.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT1142: Mathematics for Biology (30 lecture hrs) Only for students followingBiological Science Stream -( Credit Value 2 - Not counted for the Degree)Basic Algebra (including Complex Numbers), Logarithms, Trigonometric functions, Lim-its, The principle of Differentiation, Differentiation of a Product, Quotient and a functionof a function, Maxima and Minima, Partial Differentiation, Total Differentiation, Homoge-neous Functions and Eulers Theorem on Homogeneous functions, Integration as the con-verse of Differentiation, Integration by parts, Exact Differential equations, Definite Integral,Vectors, Determinants, Matrices, Introduction to Group Theory, Statistics for Chemistry(permutations, Configurations and Microstates, Molecular Assemblies, The importance of ,W=W!/na! nb! ,The Boltzman Distribution.)Method of assessment: end of semester examination


MAT121β : Algebra (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)Elementary set theory, Relations, mappings and functions, theory of polynomial equations inone variable including the statement of the fundamental theory, Newton’s relations betweenroots, solution of cubic and biquadratic equations, determinants, solution of equations usingdeterminants nth roots of unity, factors of xn

− an, xn + an, x2n− 2xnan cos(nx) + a2n,

elementary group theory, rings and fields, complex theory approach through fields.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT122β: Calculus (Real Analysis) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(CreditValue 2.5)Classical Logic, Set theory, Field axioms, Real number system as a field, Functions and itsproperties, Real sequences, Continuity and Limits of functions, Differentiability.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


MAT211β: Linear Algebra (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -( Credit Value 2.5)Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Linear Transformations, Dual Spaces, Matrices, Operations on

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Matrices, Rank, Elementary Transformations, Elementary Matrices, Normal Forms, SolvingSystems of Linear Equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, Characteristic Polynomial, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem and Applications, Minimum Polynomial.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT212β: Real Analysis-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)Theory of series: Lower limits upper limits of sequences, Series, Test for convergenceand divergence, Absolute convergence, Rearrangements, Cauchy products, Power series andradius of convergence.Riemann Integration: Upper and Lower sums, Upper and Lower Integral, The RiemannIntegral, Properties of Riemann integrals, fundamental Theory of calculus, Improper Inte-grals, Integration by parts.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


MAT221β: Number Theory (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)Integers: Prime and irreducible, division algorithm, Euclid’s algorithm, Fundamental The-orem of Arithmetic, Integers mod n, Chinese Remainder Theorem, Euler’s functionPrime integers: Sieve of Eratosthenes, perfect numbers, Mersenne numbers, Fermat num-bers, infinite number of primes, the prime number theorem. Gaussian integers Modularcalculations: Fermat’s Little Theorem, Wilson’s theorem. Sums of squares, Fermat’s LastTheorem, Sums of 4 squares.Primitive elements: Roots of unity, factors of Fermat primes, roots of polynomial equa-tions, the number of nth roots of unity, the Primitive Element theorem.Integer polynomials: Hensel’s Lemma, primitive elements mod n. Special Topics in Num-ber Theory.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT222δ: Real Analysis-II (15 lecture hrs + 7 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 1.25)Sequences and series of functions, Point-wise convergence of sequence of functions, Uniformconvergence of sequence of functions, Convergence and Uniform convergence of series offunctions, Integration and differentiation of series of functions.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT224δ: Geometry (15 lecture hrs + 8 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 1.25)Plane: Various forms of the equation of a plane. Straight Line, Various forms of theequation of a line.Sphere: Various forms of the equation of a sphere, Tangent line to a sphere, Tangent planeto a sphere, Condition of Tangency, Intersection of two spheres.The Central Conicoids: Ellipsoid, Hyperboloid of one sheet, Hyperboloid of two sheets,Intersection of a conicoid and a line, Tangent Line to a conicoid, Tangent Plane to a conicoid,Normal to a conicoid, Number of Normals from a given point.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT225β : Mathematical Statistics-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -Prerequisite MAT113δ (Credit Value 2.5)Joint Density Functions, Joint Cumulative Distribution Function, Conditional DistributionFunction, Independence, Covariance and correlation coefficient, Conditional Expectations,

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Joint Moment Generating Function and Moments, Independence and Expectation, BivariateNormal Distribution, Expectations of Functions of Random Variables.Distribution of Function of Random variables: Cumulative Distribution FunctionTechnique, Moment Generating Function Technique, Transformation Technique. Popula-tion and Samples, Random Sample, Statistic, and Sample Moments, Sample Mean, Law ofLarge Numbers, Central limit Theorem.Sampling from the normal distribution: Sample mean, chi-square distribution, F dis-tribution, Student t Distribution.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


MAT311β: Group Theory (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)Groups and subgroups: Groups, subgroups/normal subgroups, quotient groups, cyclicgroups, Cayley diagrams.Permutations, cosets and direct products: groups of permutation, orbits, cycles andalternating groups, cosets and the theorem of Lagrange, direct product, finite groups.Homomorphism and factor groups: Homomorphism factor group, factor group compu-tation and simple groups.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT312β: Real Analysis-III (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -( Credit Value2.5)Non Linear Analysis: Functions from R

n to Rm , Open balls and Open sites, limit points.

Limit and continuity, The derivative of scalar field with respect to a vector. Directionalderivatives and partial derivatives, Partial derivatives of higher order, Directional derivativesand continuity, The Total derivative, The gradient of Scalar field, A sufficient condition fordifferentiability, A chain rule for derivatives of scalar fields. Derivatives of vector fields,Differentiability implies continuity, The chain rule for derivatives of vector fields, Sufficientconditions for the equality of mixed partial derivatives. Derivatives of functions definedimplicitly, Maximum, Minimum and saddle points, Extremes with constraints, Lagrange’sMultipliers, Double integrals.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT313β: Mathematical Statistics-II (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -(CreditValue 2.5) Op. for students following Mathematics, Prerequisite: MAT225βPoint estimation: The method of moments, The method of Maximum Likelihood, Prop-erties of point estimation: Unbiasedness, Efficiency, Consistency, Sufficiency, Minimal Suffi-cient Statistics, Exponential family, Cramer - Rao Inequality, Completeness.Interval Estimation: Confidence Interval for the mean and variance. Tests of Hypothe-ses: Simple Hypothesis, Composite Hypothesis, Critical Region, Types of Error, PowerFunction, Size of Test, Simple Likelihood-ratio Test, Most powerful Test, Neyman-Pearsonlemma, Generalized Likelihood ratio Test, Uniformly Most Powerful Test, Tests of Hypothe-ses - Sampling from the Normal Distribution.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


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Industrial Mathematics


IMT111β: Classical Mechanics-I (Dynamics) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs)-(Credit Value 2.5) Frame of reference, Inertial frames, Forces, Velocity, Acceleration, Linearmomentum, Angular velocity, Angular acceleration, Angular momentum, motion of a par-ticle (Newton laws), motion of a system particles, Rotating coordinate systems, momentsand products of inertia. Parallel axes theorem, perpendicular axes theorem for momentsand products of inertia. Principle axes and principle moments of inertia of a system ofparticles, Rotating coordinate systems, Infinitesimal rotation, Euler equations, Generalizedcoordinates, Lagrange’s formulations, Hamiltonian functions, Theory of small oscillation,Impulsive motion.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT1b2β: Mathematical Computing (15 lecture hrs + 60 practical hrs) -(CreditValue 2.5)Introduction to computer systems and its historical development, contribution from math-ematicians (e.g. Libnietz, Boole, Pascal, Babage, Turing, von Neumann),numerical com-putation and mechanical computing devices; General overview of: computer architecture,hardware, software and liveware, programming languages, application packages, the presentday use of computers and its future; Introduction to Linux Operating System: UNIXcommands, directory structure, text editors, user accounts and file permissions, text edi-tors, virtual terminals in text mode. programming with C on Unix system - editing (withemacs), compilation, debugging etc,. ; Formatted input-output, control structures, loops,C-functions, pointers, File input/output, command-line arguments (the above shall be dis-cussed with mathematical applications); Introduction to X-Windows system. Method ofassessment: Practical examination/assignments/project report and end of semester oral ex-aminatin and/orpresentation.


IMT121β: Classical Mechanics-II (Statics) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs)-(Credit Value 2.5)Theory of Forces and Couples: Force acting at a point, Resultant of a system of Forcesacting at a point, Condition for equilibrium of a system of Forces acting at a point, Vectormoment of a Force, Couple, Moment of a Couple, Resultant of a system of Forces in 3D,Invariants, Wrench, Coplanar Systems of Forces, Varignon’s Theorem of Moments, ParallelSystems, Conjugate forces.Bending of Beams: Shear and Bending moment in a beam, Relations among Load,Shear and Bending Moment, Thin Elastic Beams, Bernoulli-Euler Law, Macaulay’s No-tation, Clapeyron’s equation for three moments.The Catenary: Flexibility, The common catenary, Parabolic chain, suspension bridge,Catenary of uniform strength, General equations of equilibrium of a string in one planeunder given forces, Strings on rough curves, Variable chain hanging under gravity.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT122β : Mathematical Modelling-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -Prerequisite MAT112δ (Credit Value 2.5)Introduction: General Introduction to Modelling, concepts of system identification, De-terministic vs Stochastic, classification of models.

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Modelling via First Order Differential Equations: Modelling Through First Orderand Simple Higher Order Differential Equations, Linear Differential Equations (LDEs), sys-tems of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs).Analysis of Solutions: Existence and uniqueness of solutions, continuation of solutions,dependence on initial conditions and parameters, linear systems of equations with constantand variable coefficients, autonomous systems, phase space, and stability, Interpretation ofsolutions in modelling.Applications: Population ecology, chemical kinetics, traffic dynamics, Mechanics, Biologyand Medicine, Pharmokinetics, Economics, Engineering, Special topics in modelling.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


IMT211β: Classical Mechanics-III (Fluid Dynamics) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tuto-rial hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)Equations of stream lines, Equations of vortex lines, Differentiation following the motionof a fluid. Equations of continuity, Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations, Irrotational motion,uniqueness theorem, Kinetic energy, Sources and sinks, Images, Potential flow, Complexpotential.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT2b2β : Mathematical Computing (15 lecture hrs + 60 practical hrs) -(CreditValue 2.5)Introduction to the computer package Mathematica, how to type mathematics, special char-acters, basic constructions, Numerical computations, Standard functions, Accuracy, Theuse of variables, Working with whole numbers, Finding prime numbers, Handling algebraicexpressions and doing symbolic computations, Graphics in Mathematica, Calculus in Math-ematica, Solving equations, Introduction to programming (procedural vs functional) usingvarious numerical and algebraic methods to solve equations and sets of equations, Definingnew functions, Writing new commands which perform more complicated tasks. Methodof assessment: Practical examination/assignments/project report and end of semester oralexamination and/oral presentation.


IMT221β:Mathematical Modelling-II (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -PrerequisiteIMT122β (Credit Value 2.5)Introductory Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations, Mathematical Modelling throughDifference Equations, Further Study on Systems of Differential Equations with Matrices.Modelling with Partial Differential Equations (PDEs): The concept of a PDE, Method ofseparation of variables, Mass-Balance equation (The first method of obtaining PDE Models),Momentum-Balance Equation (The second method of obtaining PDE Models), VariationalPrinciples (The third method of obtaining PDE Models), Probability Generating functions(The fourth method of obtaining PDE Models), Nature of PDEs Initial and Boundary Con-ditions.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT223β: Applied Probability(Information Theory)(30 lecture hrs + 15 tuto-rial hrs) -Op. for students following Industrial Mathematics (Credit Value 2.5)

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Event Spaces, probability measure, probability space, sample space, continuity of a probabil-ity measure, Defining random variables on probability spaces and their functions, partitiontheorem, conditional probabilities, Distribution Functions, The law of large numbers, In-troduction to Information theory and Claude Shannon’s remarkable work on mathematicalformulation of the central problem in telecommunication channels, Error correcting codes forbinary symmetric channel and their performances, Shannon’s noisy channel coding theorem,probability and entropy, entropy and mutual information, convex functions and Jensen’s in-equality, the data processing theorem, Discrete memoryless channels and their capacity-costfunctions, measuring the information content of an ensemble, the Source-Channel CodingTheorem for the Binary Symmetric Channel.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT224β: Applied Statistics-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -Op. for stu-dents following Industrial Mathematics (Credit Value 2.5)Collecting and Summarizing data: Constructing tables and graphs, Measures of centerof a set of observations, Median, Arithmetic Mean, Mode.Samples and Populations: Methods of choosing a sample, Measures of variability: Range,Mean deviation, Variance and Standard deviation, Semi-interquartile range, five numbersummaries, Box and Whisker plots, stem and leaf plots.Joint distributions of data: The Scatter diagram, the concept of a statistical relation,Quantitative description of a statistical relation, Covariance, Correlation coefficientLinear regression: Regression equation, Prediction and error, Interpreting regression.Statistical Applications with probability models: Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Nor-mal approximations, Statistical software packages.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


IMT3b1β : Industrial Mathematics Project (90 project hrs) -(Credit Value 2.5)This includes a real world problem solving task, using mathematical (modelling) techniquesand computational tools that the student has learnt in Level-I, II and III.Method of assessment: Practical examination/assignments/project report and the end ofsemester oral examination and/or presentation.

IMT312β : Mathematical Modelling-III (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -Op.for students following Industrial Mathematics ( Credit Value 2.5)Solution of Linear Differential Equations by Laplace Transforms, Mathematical Modellingthrough Graphs, Mathematical Modelling Through Calculus of Variations and DynamicProgramming or Special Topics and/or Project, Stochastic Modelling, A survey on AncientSri Lankan Science and Technological Methods, Topics in Mathematical Modelling of Life-Environmental relationships.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT313β : Applied Statistics-II (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) -Op. for stu-dents following Industrial Mathematics, Prerequisite IMT224β (Credit Value 2.5)Testing hypotheses about many population means: Introduction to analysis of vari-ance, Linear model for analysis of variance, variability as sum of squares, Test statistics andrejection rules.The population regression: Formulating hypotheses about regression, Analysis of Vari-ance for regression

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Nonparametric tests: Chi-square test,Contingency tables (test for independence), Kolmogorov-Smirnov test,The sign test, The Rank test (Mann-Whitney U-test), Runs test (one sampleruns test, two sample runs test), Kruskal-Walis, H-testMethod of assessment: end of semester examination


Refer the Optional course units offered by the department of Mathematics for Level III-Semester II, for details.

Applied Mathematics


AMT111β : Classical Mechanics-I (Dynamics) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs)(Credit Value 2.5)Refer IMT111β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT112β: Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science (30 lecture hrs + 15tutorial hrs) (Credit Value 2.5)Logic Syllogisms, propositional logic, propositions, arguments, predicates and quantifiers,logic programming.Number Systems: Number Systems (decimal, Roman etc.), Binary number system, Octalsystem, Binary arithmetic (including complements methods)Boolean Algebra and Logic circuits: Boolean Algebra, Switching circuits, logic circuits.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


AMT121β: Classical Mechanics-II (Statics) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs)(Credit Value 2.5)Refer IMT121β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT122β: Mathematical Modelling-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) (CreditValue 2.5)Refer IMT122β under Industrial Mathematics for details.


AMT211β : Classical Mechanics-III (Fluid Dynamics) (30 lecture hrs + 15tutorial hrs) (Credit Value 2.5)Refer IMT211β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT212β: Computational Mathematics (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs)(Credit Value 2.5)Numerical computing and computers: Introduction, Using a computer to do numericalanalysis, Computer arithmetic and errors.Solving Non Linear equations: Bisection Method, Newton’s Method, Fixed point Iter-ation x = g(x) Method, Secant Method, Regular-Falsi Method.Interpolation and Curve Fitting: Interpolation, Lagrange polynomials, Divided Differ-ences, Interpolating with a Cubic Spline, Least Square Approximation.

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Numerical Differentiation and numerical Integration: Getting derivatives and in-tegrals numerically, Trapezoidal rule (composite formula), Simpson’s rules, Applications ofcubic splines.Method of assessment: end of semester examination


AMT221β: Mathematical Modelling-II (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) (CreditValue 2.5)Refer IMT221β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT223β: Applied Probability (Information Theory) (30 lecture hrs + 15 tu-torial hrs) Op. for students following Applied Mathematics(Credit Value 2.5)Refer IMT223β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT224β: Applied Statistics-I (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) Op. for studentsfollowing Applied Mathematics (Credit Value 2.5)Refer IMT226β under Industrial Mathematics for details.


AMT311β: Numerical Analysis (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs); (Credit Value2.5) Op. for students following Applied Mathematics, and not allowed with AMT312βSolving Linear Systems: Matrix Notation, Direct Methods Gauss, Jordan, Aitken Method,etc. Iterative Methods Jacobi, Gauss - seidel, S. O. R Method, etc.Numerical solution of Ordinary differential equations: Euler and Modified Eulermethods, Runge - Kutta method, Convergence criteria, Errors and error propagation.Numerical solution of partial differential equations: Parabolic type, Elliptic type,Hyperbolic type.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

AMT312β: Mathematical Modelling III (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs);(Credit Value 2.5) Op. for students following Applied Mathematics, and not allowed withAMT311βRefer IMT312β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

AMT313β: Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering-I (30 lecture hrs+ 15 tutorial hrs); (Credit Value 2.5) Op. for students following Applied Mathematics,Prerequisite IMT223βLaplace transformations, Inverse Laplace Transformations, Gamma, Beta and Bessel func-tions, Applications in Solving the wave equation and the heat equation, Fourier series.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

AMT314β: Applied Statistics-II (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs); (Credit Value2.5) Op. for students following Applied Mathematics, Prerequisite IMT224βRefer IMT313β under Industrial Mathematics for details.

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The optional course units offered by the Department of Mathematics for levelIII- Semester II

MAT321β: Functional Analysis (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), PrerequisiteMAT211β Op. (Credit Value 2.5)Metric spaces: Definition and examples, Open set, Closed set, neighbourhood, Conver-gence, Cauchy Sequence, Complete Linear, Completion of metric spaces, Banach’s fixedpoint theorem.Normed spaces: Linear space, Normed space, Banach space, Finite dimensional normedspaces and sub spaces, Compactness and finite dimensions, Linear operators, Bounded andContinuous linear operators, Linear operators and functional, on finite dimensional spaces,Normed spaces of operators, Dual space, Inner product space, Hilbert spaces.Fundamental Theorems for Normed and Banach spaces: Zorn’s Lemma, Hann-Banach The-orems, Reflexive spaces, Strong and weak convergence, Numerical integration and weakconvergence.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT322β: Complex Variables (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), Op. (CreditValue 2.5)Theory of Complex Variables: Complex Functions, Complex differentiability, the Cauchy-Riemann equations, Analytic functions, Cauchy’s Theorem, Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Tay-lor’s and Laurent’s Theorem, Classification of singularities, Laurent expansions, ContourIntegration, The cauchy’s residue Theorem, Integration of rational and trigonometric func-tions using residue theoremMethod of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT323β: Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis (30 lecture hrs + 15 tu-torial hrs), Op. (Credit Value 2.5)Differential Geometry: Unit tangent vector, principal normal, binomial vector and cur-vature of a curve, surfaces, parametric curves, surfaces of revolution, metric, directionalratios and coefficients, Gauss and mean curvature, orthogonal trajectories, families of dualcurves, Geodesics.Tensor Analysis: Transformation of coordinates, summation convention, the Kronecker-delta, contravariant and covariant vectors, contravariant, covariant and mixed tensors, sym-metric and skew-symmetric tensors, tensor algebra, metric tensor, conjugate metric tensor,Christoffel’s symbols of first and second kind, covariant derivatives.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT324β: Mathematical Models in Ecology (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs),Op. (Credit Value 2.5)Basic description of mathematical modelling, Introduction of models in Ecology, Analysisof Dynamical systems. Non linear Dynamical systems, Web analysis, population Dynamics.Logistic model, Graphical and Analytical Approaches to Harvesting, Economics of Harvest-ing. Breeding Season and age structure, Predator-prey system with age structure, Analysisbased on competition with aid of logistic equation, Stability and Complexity, The statistical

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mechanics of population .Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT325β: Introductory Econometrics (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), (CreditValue 2.5) Op. Prerequisite MAT211βMatrix algebra: Definition of matrices; rules of matrix algebra; determinants; ranks,inverses and solutions; Cramer’s Rule; quadratic forms; matrix definacy. Applications: so-lutions of multi-equation models; input-output analysis.Optimization: Unconstrained optimization in the n-variable case; second order conditionsand Hessian matrices. Constrained optimization in the n-variable case; multiple constraintcases and bordered Hessian matrices.Applications: Maximization and minimization of various economic magnitudes in multi-variable settings. An Introduction to inequality-constrained optimization: profit maximiza-tion; non-negativity constraints.Difference equations: Introduction to dynamics; applications: the cobweb pricing model;macroeconomic trade cycles.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT326β: Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science (30 lecture hrs + 15tutorial hrs), (Credit Value 2.5); Op. for Students who do not follow Applied Mathemat-ics or Computer ScienceLogic: Syllogisms, propositional logic, propositions, arguments, predicates and quantifiers,logic programming.Number Systems: Number Systems (decimal, Roman etc.), Binary number system, Octalsystem, Binary arithmetic (including complements methods)Boolean Algebra and Logic circuits: Boolean Algebra, Switching circuits, logic circuits.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MAT327β:Introduction to Financial Mathematics (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorialhrs) (Credit Value 2.5)

Introduction: Time Value of Money, Compound Interest, Simple Interest, PresentValue, Future Value, Accumulation Function, Discount Rate, Continuous Interest, Force ofInterest, and Equation of Value.Annuities: Immediate, Due, Time Lines, Perpetuities, Continuous Annuities, Variable An-nuities, and Reinvestment Problems.Loan Repayment: Amortization, Prospective/Retrospective Methods, Instalment Loan,Sinking Funds, Net Interest, and Capitalization of Interest.Bonds: Face value, Par value, Coupon rate, Redemption Value, Bond Price, MakehamsFormula, Amortization of Premium/Discount, Callable Bond, Price-Plus Accrued, MarketPrice, and True Price.Yield Structure of Interest Rate: Internal Rate of Return, Cash Flows, BorrowingProjects, Time/Dollar Weighted Rates, Portfolio Method, and Net Present Value.Term Structure Interest Rates: Term Structure of Interest Rates, Risk Free Rates,Yield Curve, and Forward Rate.Asset Liability Management, Duration and Immunization: Assets, Liabilities Man-agement, Duration, Convexity, Immunization, Stocks, Dividends, and Mutual Funds.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

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IMT321β: Applied Algebra (Algebraic Data Encryption & Decryption Methods)(30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), (Credit Value 2.5) Op. Prerequisites MAT111β,MAT211β, MAT221βIntroduction to the RSA Encryption Scheme: Raising integers to large powers to agiven modulus, ’Egyptian exponentiation’, Discussion of primality testing, The Little Fer-mat and Rabin tests, Implications for the RSA system, Verifying authenticityTopics in Rings and Fields: GF(p), Polynomials over a ring, The Primitive ElementTheorem, Recurrent Sequences, shift registers, The ideal and minimal polynomial of a se-quence, Indexing polynomials. Congruence modulo a polynomial, Construction of finitefields, Construction of indexing polynomials, Cyclotomic polynomials, Factorizing polyno-mials over finite fieldsError detection and correction in telecommunication: ISBN codes, The Hammingmetric, The minimum distance of a code, Elementary bounds on the minimum distance ofa code, Equivalence of codes, Parity checks, The sphere-packing bound, Reed-Muller codes,Linear Codes, Dual codes, The parity check matrix of a linear code Syndrome decoding, TheHamming codes, Cyclic Codes, Generator polynomials and check polynomials, Constructionof binary Hamming codes as cyclic codes, The BCH codes, the Golay code. Method ofassessment: continuous assessment (assignments) and end-of-semesters examination.

IMT322β: Computational Fluid Dynamics (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs),Op. (Credit Value 2.5)Basic Concepts of Fluid Flow: Introduction, Conservation Principles, Dimensionlessform of a flow equationSimplified Mathematical Models for fluid flows: Incompressible Flow, Inviscid (Eu-ler), Stokes (Creeping) FlowMathematical Classification of Flows: Hyperbolic Flows, Parabolic Flows, EllipticFlows, Introduction to the Navier-Stokes EquationIntroduction to Numerical Methods: Approaches to Fluid Dynamical Problems, Whatis CFD? , Possibilities and Limitations of Numerical Methods.Components of a Numerical Solution Process: Mathematical Model, DiscretizationMethod, Numerical Grid, Finite Approximation, Solution process, Convergence Criteria,Properties of Numerical SchemesDiscretization Approaches: Finite Difference Methods, Application of Finite DifferenceMethods to Different types of Models, Idea of Finite volume and Finite Element Methodswith motivating examples.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

IMT323β: Theory and Applications of Neural Networks (30 lecture hrs + 15tutorial hrs), Op. (Credit Value 2.5) Prerequisite: IMT2b2β or Level I and Level II ofICT2b13 (CCIT) courseBiological computers and their capabilities over digital computers, problem of classificationand recognition, biological neurons, artificial neural networks, Mathematics of single-layerneural networks - the Perceptron, learning and training, learning rate, Perceptron trainingalgorithm, Introducing Mathematica, methods to adjust the learning rate, convergence ofsolutions, basins of attractions, Baysian inference methods. Types of neural networks (feed-forward, back-propagation etc.) and algorithms for implementation. Monte- Carlo Methods,Hopfield network for optimization problems, e.g., traveling salesman problem, Applicationsin forecasting problems in finance, meteorology, particle physics.

Method of assessment: continuous assessment (assignments) and end-of-semesters exam-ination.

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IMT324β: Statistics with Computer Applications (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorialhrs), Prerequisite MAT225β,MAT313β ,AMT314β, IMT313β Op. (Credit Value 2.5)Introduction to Statistical Packages, Data Analysis using a computer package, DescriptiveStatistics, Graphical representation of data, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Regression,Analysis of Variance, non-parametric methods. Method of assessment: continuous assess-ment (assignments) and end-of-semesters examination.

AMT321β: Electro-magnetic Theory (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), Op.(Credit Value 2.5)Electrostatic field equations, electrostatic potential, boundary value problems, magneto-static field equations, boundary value problems, vector potential, Maxwell’s equations,Lorentz condition and gauge transformations, electromagnetic waves in non-conducting me-dia, Electromagnetic waves in conductors.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

AMT322β: Theory of Special Relativity (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs), Op.for students not following Physics (Credit Value 2.5)Introduction (Inadequacy of Newtonian mechanics and the need of a new mechanics), TheSpace-time continuum and separation between events, Events and particles, Space-time,world lines and space-time diagrams, the motion of a material particle, the light-cone, thefundamental quadratic form, space-time as a Riemanian space, proper time and speed oflight, Minkowskian coordinates, The Lorentz Transformations, Length contraction, the timedialation, composition of velocities, the velocity 4-vector and acceleration 4-vector, the ex-panding universe in S. R., The red-shift. Particles and mass, equation of motion, motionunder a constant relative force.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

AMT323β: Mathematical Quantum Mechanics (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorialhrs), Op. (Credit Value 2.5)The failure of Newtonian Mechanics to explain phenomena at microscopic level, problemof separation of observable from the observer. Quantum states, representation of quan-tum states by state (column) vectors, Observables as Hermitian Matrices, mean values andcorrespondence principle, the angular momentum of a photon, Uncertainty. Equations ofmotion, quantum particles in one-dimension and three dimension. The Spin of the electron,quantum particle in a spherically symmetric potential. The bound states of the hydrogenatom, The Dirac notation. Fourier transform, Applications to wave-packets, Basic Ideasof Hilbert space theory, theory of linear operators in Hilbert Spaces, Cauchy-Schwarz andBessel inequalities, Completeness. Special Topics in Quantum Mechanics and applications:The EPR Paradox and Entanglement, Quantum effects in the computer-chip, Introductionto Quantum Computer.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

AMT324β: Basic Statistics and Data Analysis (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs),(Credit Value 2.5) Op. Only for Bio Science StudentsFundamental concepts in probability, Random variables, Mean, variance and expected val-ues, Classification and Description of Sample Data, Sampling Distributions, Estimations,Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Analysis of Variance and Scientific Applications.Method of assessment: continuous assessment (assignments) and end-of-semesters exami-nation.

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8.5 B.Sc (Special) Degree Programmes in Mathematics

Introduction The department offers two streams in the B. Sc Special Degree Programme- namely,

• Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Math & AM) and

• Mathematics and Statistics (Math & Stat).

The duration of the special degree course is four academic years (eight semesters), in-clusive of Levels I and II of the General Degree and Levels I and II of the Special Degreeprogramme.

During the Levels I and II of the special degree programme, a student shall follow aminimum of 52 credits of course units from the subject of specialization. Furthermore, aspecial degree student should carry out a research/study project, should acquire additionalskills (seminar, essay, etc.) and may undergo practical/industrial training as specified bythe department.

8.5.1 Course Units offered for B.Sc.(Special) Degree in Mathematics - Level I

B.Sc. Special Degree (Level I) - Semester ICode Title Contact Math &AM stream Math & Stat Stream

Hours Credits Status Credits StatusMSP311β Group Theory (MAT311β) 30L 15T 2.5 C 2.5 CMSP312β Real Analysis-III(MAT312β) 30L 15T 2.5 C 2.5 CMSP313β Mathematical Statistics-II 30L 15T 2.5 C

(MAT313β)MSP3144 Mathematical Methods in Physics 60L 4 C

and Engineering-II (AMT313β)MSP316β Applied Statistics-II (IMT313β) 30L 15T 2.5 CMSP3174 Topology 60L 4 CMSP3184 Measure Theory with Applications 60L 4 C 4 CMSP3193 Bayesian Inference and 45L 3 C

Decision TheoryMSP3b9β Mathematical Computing 75P 2.5 O 2.5 O

(IMT2b2β)Total minimum compulsory credits 17 17

B.Sc. Special Degree (Level I) - Semester IICode Title Contact Math &AM stream Math & Stat Stream

Hours Credits Status Credits StatusMSP321α Advanced Group Theory 23L 1.5 C 1.5 CMSP322α Real Analysis-IV 23L 1.5 C 1.5 CMSP323β Complex Variables(MAT322β) 30L 15T 2.5 CMSP324α Complex Analysis 23L 1.5 CMSP3254 Numerical Methods with 60L 4 C 4 C

ApplicationsMSP3263 Regression Analysis 45L 3 CMSP3274 Differential Geometry and 60L 4 C

Tensor AnalysisMSP3283 Special Topics in Statistics 45L 3 C

(e.g. Multivariate Data Analysis)MSP3292 Applied Statistics-III 30L 2 CTotal minimum compulsory credits 15 15β: Credit value 2.5 C : Compulsory O: Optionalα: Credit value 1.5 E : Elective

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8.5.2 Detailed Syllabus for B.Sc. Special Degree in Mathematics - Level I

MSP311β: Group Theory (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) Same as MAT311β(Credit Value 2.5)

MSP312β: Real Analysis-III (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) Same as MAT312β(Credit Value 2.5)

MSP313β: Mathematical Statistics-II (30 lecture hrs+15 tutorial hrs) Same asMAT313β (Credit Value 2.5)

MSP3144: Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering-II(60 Lecturehrs) (Credit Value 4)

Part A:Same as AMT313β.Part B:Applications of Laplace Transforms to Differential Equations, Fourier Transforms, LegendreFunctions, Hermite Equation, Functions and Polynomials, Laguerre Equation and Polyno-mials, Riccati’s Differential equation, The Dirac-Delta function,Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP316β: Applied Statistics-II (30 lecture hrs+15 tutorial hrs) - Same asMIM313β (Credit Value 2.5)

MSP3174: Topology (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Topological Spaces, Basis for a Topology, The Subspace Topology, Closed Sets, Limit Points,Continuous Functions, The Product Topology, The Metric Topology, Connected Spaces,Compact SpacesMethod of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3184: Measure Theory with Applications (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Borel - Algebra, Borel subsets, Lebesgue outer Measure, Lebesgue measurable subsets,Lebesgue measure, Lebesgue measurable functions. Properties that hold almost everywhere,Lebesgue Integral, Lebesgue integrable functions, Monotone Convergence Theorem, Domi-nated Convergence Theorem, Fatou’s Lemma, Relation of Riemann and Lebesgue Integrals,Modes of convergence (topics are discussed with applications example probability theory),Introduction to martingalesMethod of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3193: Bayesian Inference and Decision Theory (45 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Fundamentals of the Bayesian theory of inference, probability as a representation for degreesof belief, the likelihood principle, the use of Bayes Rule to revise beliefs based on evidence,conjugate prior distributions for common statistical models, methods for approximating theposterior distribution. Graphical models for representing complex probability and decisionmodels by specifying modular components.

Concepts in decision analysis, including influence diagrams, decision trees, and utilitytheory or/and special topics in advanced Bayesian inference and decision theory.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

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MSP3b9β Mathematical Computing (90 project hrs) (Credit Value 2.5) Same asIMT2b2β;The symbolic/numerical mathematics package Mathematica is introduced to solve mathe-matical problems on the computer. In particular special attention will be given to functionalprogramming aspects of symbolic and numerical computations in Mathematica.Method of assessment: Practical examination/assignments/project report and the end ofsemester oral examination and/or presentation

MSP321α: Advanced Group Theory (23 hrs) (Credit Value 1.5)Isomorphism Theorems, Series of groups, sylow theorems, applications of the sylow theorem,free groups.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP322α: Real Analysis-IV (23 hrs) (Credit Value 1.5)Implicit functions: definition, derivative of implicit functions, Implicit function theoremJacobians, stationary values under subsidiary conditions . More on Integration on R2:Green’s theorem, Change of Variables in a double integral.Calculus of variation.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP323β: Complex Variables (30 lecture hrs + 15 tutorial hrs) - Same asMAT322β

MSP324α: Complex Analysis (23 hrs) (Credit Value 1.5)Review of elementary complex analysis topics from vector analysis: Morera’s Theorem, Liou-ville’s Theorem, Rouche’s Theorem, Winding numbers, the generalized version of Cauchy’stheorem, Morera’s theorem, the fundamental theorem of algebra, the identity theorem, theRiemann sphere and Weierstrass-Casorati theorem, meromorphic functions, Rouche’s theo-rem, integration by residues, Conformal mappings and its Physical applications.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3254 Numerical Methods with Applications (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Solving Linear Systems: Matrix notation, direct methods, Gauss, Jordan, Aitken Methodetc.Iterative methods: Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel, SOR method etc.Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations: Euler and modified Eulermethods and Runge-Kutta methods, convergence Criteria, errors and error propagation.Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations: parabolic type, Elliptic type and Hy-perbolic type.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3263: Regression Analysis (45 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Introduction: Regression and model building, use of regression, role of the computer.Simple Linear Regression: simple linear regression model, least-square estimation ofthe parameters, hypothesis testing on the slop and intercept, interval estimation in simplelinear regression, prediction of new observations, coefficient of determination, estimation bymaximum likelihood.Multiple Linear Regression: Multiple linear regression models, Estimation of the pa-rameters, Hypothesis testing in multiple linear regression, Confidence interval in multiple

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regression, prediction of new observations, Multicollinearity.Model Adequacy Checking: Residual analysis, Lack of fit of the regression model. Indi-cator Variables, Variable Selection and Model Building, Introduction to Nonlinear Regres-sion, Introduction to Generalized Linear Models.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3274 Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Unit tangent vector, Principal normal, binormal vector and curvature of a curve, Serrate-ferret formula, surfaces, parametric curves, surfaces of revolution, metric, directional ratiosand coefficients, Gauss and Mean curvature, Orthogonal trajectories, families of dual curves,Geodesics.Transformation of coordinates, summation convention, the Kronecker-delta, contravariantand covariant vectors, contravariant, covariant and mixed tensors, symmetric and skew-symmetric tensors, tensor algebra, metric tensor, conjugate metric tensor, Christoffel’s sym-bols of first and second kind, covariant derivatives, Riemann and Ricci tensors.Theory of Manifolds, Commutators or Lie Derivatives, Forms and Dual bases, The wedgeproduct, Exterior and Covariant differentiation, First and Second Carton equations, TheRicci Tensor and the Einstein Tensor.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3283 Special Topics in Statistics (eg. Multivariate Data Analysis) (45 hrs)(Credit Value 3)Multivariate data and multivariate statistics: Introduction, Types of data, Basicmultivariate statistics, The aims of multivariate analysis. Exploring multivariate datagraphically: scatterplot, scatterplot matrix, checking distributional assumptions usingprobability plots.Cluster analysis, Principle component analysis, Logliner and logistic models for categoricalmultivariate data, Models for multivariate response models, discriminant analysis and factoranalysis.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP3293:Applied Statistics III (30 hrs) (Credit Value 2)One-Factor Experiments: Analysis of Variance Techniques,One-Way ANOVA, Com-pletely Randomized Design, Two-way ANOVA, Randomized Block Design.Chi-squared Tests: Goodness of Fit Test, Categorical Data, Test for Independence, Testfor Homogeneity,Nonparametric Tests: Sign test, Signed-Rank test, Rank-Sum test, Kruskal-Wallis test,Runs test, Rank Correlation Coefficient.Applied Nonparametric Regression: Introduction, Basic idea of smoothing, Smoothingtechniques, Choosing the smoothing parameter.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

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8.5.3 Course Units offered for B.Sc.(Special) Degree in Mathematics - Level II

B.Sc. Special Degree (Level II) - Semester ICode Title Contact Math &AM stream Math & Stat Stream

Hours Credits Status Credits StatusMSP4114 Ring & Field Theory 60L 4 C 4 CMSP4b26 Seminars and Research/ 120 6 C 6 C

Study Project* CMSP4134 Functional Analysis 60L 4 CMSP4144 Time Series Analysis 60L 4 CMSP4153 Statistical Laboratory 60L 3 CMSP4164 Analytical and Numerical Methods 60L 4 C

for PDEsTotal minimum compulsory credits 18 17

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B.Sc. Special Degree (Level II) - Semester IICode Title Contact Math &AM stream Math & Stat Stream

Hours Credits Status Credits StatusMSP4214 Mathematical Foundations of 60L 4 E

Quantum Mechanics/SpecialTopics in MathematicalPhysics (Eg. Classical && Quantum Information Theory)

MSP4224 Introduction to Stochastic Analysis 60L 4 E 4 EMSP4234 Topics in Applied Mathematics-I 60L 4 E

(Eg. Dynamical Systems//Control Theory)

MSP4244 Topics in Applied Mathematics-II 60L 4 E(Eg. Geo-mathematics/RelativityTheory/ Electro-magnetic Theory/Computational Fluid Dynamics)

MSP4254 Special Topics in Applied 60L 4 E 4 EMathematics

MSP4263 Design and Analysis of Experiments/ 45L 3 EOperations Research

MSP4273 Special Topics in Statistics, 45L 3 E(Eg. Categorical Data Analysis/Sampling Theory)

MSP4283 Introduction to Stochastic Processes 45L 3 EMSP4293 Medical statistics 45L 3 ETotal minimum compulsory credits 12 13β: Credit value 2.5 C : Compulsory O: Optionalα: Credit value 1.5 E : Elective*Commenced at the beginning of the Level II and runs throughout the year.

8.5.4 Detailed Syllabus for B.Sc. Special Degree in Mathematics - Level II

MSP4114 Ring & Field Theory (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Ring and fields: rings and fields, integral domain, characteristic of a ring, subrings andsubfields , Ideals , maximal ideals and prime ideals. Homomorphisms and imbedding ofrings,Isomorphism: Quotient rings, homomorphism, imbedding of rings, more on ideals,Isomorphism theorems Euclidean and factorization domains: Euclidean domains,prime and irreducible elements, polynomial rings, unique factorization domains.Extension fields: Introduction to extension fields, algebraic extension, roots of polynomi-als, splitting fields, ruler and compass constructions, prime subfields, separable extension.Galois theory: Normal extension, automorphism of field extension, fundamental theoremof Galois theory, Galoi’s extension, finite fields.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4b26 Seminars and Research/Study Project-Mathematics/Statistics -(CreditValue 6)Every special degree student is required to conduct supervised investigation on a researchtopic assigned at the beginning of the semester and is required to submit a dissertation.Method of assessment: Seminars/Presentations, Dissertation and Oral Examination

MSP4134 Functional Analysis (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Metric Spaces, Limit and Continuity, Connectedness, Completeness and Compactness, Com-

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pletion of Metric Spaces, Normed Vector Spaces, Normed Spaces, Finite Dimensional NormedSpaces, Linear Subspaces of Normed Spaces, Banach Spaces, Fundamental Theorems forNormed and Banach Spaces, Inner Product Spaces, Hilbert Spaces, Orthogonal Expan-sions, Separable Hilbert Spaces, Linear Operators and Functionals, Liner Transformationson Hilbert Spaces, Spectrum of a Linear Operators.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4144 Time Series Analysis (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Introduction to basic concepts of time series analysis such as auto-regression, moving aver-ages, integration, ARIMA, autocorrelation, and trends and volatility.Stationarity, testing for unit roots, and structural change different formulations of lags, andcausality. Time series forecasting.Time series modelling, such as multi-equation models, cointegration and error-correctionmodels or/and special topics in advanced time series analysis.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4153: Statistical Laboratory (60 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Analysing data with Computers using ’R’ software package.

MSP4164: Analytical and Numerical Methods for PDEs (60 hrs) (Credit Value4)Analytical methods for Partial Differential Equations: Introduction to Elliptic,Parabolic and Hyperbolic PDEs, Initial and boundary value problems, Superposition Princi-ple of solutions, Fourier series, Separation of variables, Homogeneous and non-homogeneousproblems, Time dependent and independent non-homogeneous problems, Sturm-LiouvilleSystems, Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Finite Fourier Transforms and non-homogeneousproblems, Problems in Infinite Spatial Domains, Fourier Transforms, Fourier Transformsmethod for PDEs, Laplace Transforms methods for PDEs.Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations: Approximation of partialderivatives using finite differences, Finite-difference methods for parabolic, hyperbolic andelliptic equations, Heat equation, Wave equation and Poisson equation as examples, Con-vergence and Stability, Finite-element methods for PDEs in one dimensional spaceMethod of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4214: Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics / Special Topicsin Mathematical Physics (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4) (This module shall be offeredas a teaching module or a reading module.)Physical background, Dynamics, Observables, The uncertainty principle, spectral theory,Scattering States, Special Cases (e.g. infinite well, potential well etc), Many-particle systems,density matrices, Survey of modern philosophy of quantum theory/quantum computing,Introduction to quantum information theory. Course contents of Special Topics in AppliedMathematics will depend on the availability of staff members.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4224: Introduction to Stochastic Analysis ( 60 hrs) (Credit Value 4) Prereq-uisites MSP3184: Measure Theory with ApplicationsBasic Stochastic Processes, Brownian Motion Calculus. Stochastic Differential Equations,Diffusion Processes, Martingales, Calculus for Semimartingales, Pure Jump Processes, Changeof Probability Measure , Applications in Finance, Biology, Engineering, Physics and other

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areas, computational solutions. Special topics in stochastic modelling.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4234: Topics in Applied Mathematics I(60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)(Eg. Dynamical Systems/Control Theory)Course contents of Special Topics in Applied Mathematics will depend on the availability ofstaff members and shall be announced at the beginning of the academic year.

MSP4244: Topics in Applied Mathematics II (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)(Eg Geo-mathematics/Relativity Theory/ Electromagnetic Theory/Computational FluidDynamics)Course contents of Special Topics in Applied Mathematics will depend on the availability ofstaff members and shall be announced at the beginning of the academic year.

MSP4254: Special Topics in Applied Mathematics (60 hrs) (Credit Value 4)Course contents will depend on the availability of staff members and shall be announced atthe beginning of the academic year.

MSP4263: Design and Analysis of Experiments/Operations Research (45 hrs)(Credit Value 3)Introduction to the Design of Experiments, Analysis of Variance, One Factor Experiments,Randomized Complete Blocks, Latin Squares, Comparisons among treatments, FactorialExperiments (Two or More Factors) , The 2k factorial Experiments design, Confounding,Fractional Factorial Experiments, Higher Fractions and Screening Designs, Taguchi’s RobustParameter Design, Control and Noise Variables.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4273: Special Topics in Statistics (45 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Introduction to Distributions and Inference for Categorical Data: Categorical re-sponse data, distributions for categorical data, statistical inference for categorical data.Describing Contingency Tables: Probability structure for contingency tables, compar-ing two proportions, partial association in stratified 2×2 tables, Extensions for I×J tables.Inference for Contingency Tables: Confidence intervals for association parameters,Testing independence in two-way contingency tables, two-way tables with ordered classifi-cations, small-sample tests of independence.Logistic Regression: Interpreting parameters in logistic regression, Inference for logisticregression, Multiple Logistic Regression, Fitting logistic regression models. Building andApplying Logistic Regression Models, Log-linear models for contingency tables and buildingof log-linear Models.

MSP4283: Introduction to Stochastic Processes (45 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Discrete and continuous Markov chains, point processes, random walks, branching processesand the analysis of their limiting behaviour. Renewal theory, Brownian motion, Gaussianprocesses and martingales.Method of assessment: end of semester examination

MSP4293: Medical statistics (45 hrs) (Credit Value 3)Clinical Trials: Basic Concepts and designs: controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials,historical controls, protocol, placebo, randomization, blind and double blind trials, ethical

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issues. Multiplicity and meta-analysis: intern analysis, multi-center trials, combining trials.Cross over trials, Binary response data, Analysis of cohort and case-control studiesSurvival Data Analysis:Basic concepts: survival function, hazard function, censoring.Single sample methods: life-tables, Kaplan-Meier survival curve, parametric models.Two sample methods: log-rank test, parametric comparisons.Regression model: inclusion of covariates, Cox’s proportional hazards model, competingrisks.

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9 Department of Physics

The major commitment of the Department of Physics is to provide up to date Physicsknowledge to undergraduate and graduate students through course work, practical classes,and research projects.

The department has facilities to offer B.Sc. General (three-year course) and B.Sc. Spe-cial (four-year course) degrees for undergraduates, and research based M.Phil. and Ph.D.Degrees for graduate students. At present Physics is offered as a subject to students inthe Biology stream as well. In addition to standard Physics courses, the department offersoptional course units on Electronics, Astronomy, Computational Physics and MiscellaneousTopics. Sufficient laboratory space (for 160 students in each year) including modern comput-erized laboratory experiments and computer facilities are available for teaching and research.The members of the staff conduct research in the areas of Semiconducting Materials, Ex-perimental High Energy Physics, Remotely Sensed Satellite Ocean Data Processing andAnalysis, Solar Energy Conversion Devices (Photovoltaic Cells and PhotoelectrochemicalCells), Thin Films, Acoustics and Atmospheric Physics, Instrumentational Physics, Com-putational Physics and Astronomy.

9.1 Research Areas

Senior academic staff members continue research in their fields of specialization, whichare indicated in the table under “Staff”. The Department has laboratory and computingfacilities to carry out post-graduate studies leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees. Currentmajor research areas are:

• Semi-conducting materials

• High Energy Physics

• Electronic and ionic conductivity measurements of inorganic compounds

• Modeling of ocean optical properties

• Processing and Analysis of Remotely senEntomologysed data of ocean waters

• Semiconductor particulate systems for evaluation of H2, O2 and NH3

• Deposition of thin films including semiconducting thin films and studies of their prop-erties (structure, optical and electronic properties etc.)

• Fabrication and characterization of CdS/CdTe Solar Cells

• Energy saving devices

• Acoustics (Noise and Noise Pollution, Acoustical Communication of animals)

• Lightening Physics

• Instrumentational Physics

• Semiconducting Nanostructures

• Astronomy

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Astrobiology

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9.2 Computer Facilities

The department conducts Physics experiments using computers. The computer laboratoryis used for teaching general and special degree laboratory classes, optional courses and forresearch work.

9.3 Link Programmes

University of Ruhuna and CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) collaboration have signed anExpression of Interest in the participation of physicists from the University of Ruhunain the CMS experiment at the CERN (Organization for Nuclear Research) Large HadronCollider (LHC) accelerator. Physicists in the department have involved in research in theCMS experiment in collaboration with the High Energy Physics group at Florida StateUniversity. Furthermore, the department expects to train graduate students in HEP at TIFR(Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) in India. Also the department has a collaborativeresearch programme with Sivarathnam Laboratories Inc., Illinois, USA. The other partnersof the programme are the Institutes of Fundamental Studies, Kandy and the Department ofPhysics, University of Jaffna.


Dr. G. D. K. MahanamaB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.), Ph.D.(London South Bank University, UK)


Designation Name SpecializationProfessors Senior Professor W.G.D. Dharmaratna Theoretical Particle Physics,

B.Sc. (P’deniya, S.L.) High Energy PhysicsM.Sc., Ph.D. (Tufts, U.S.A.) Noise PollutionProfessor (Mrs.) Kanthi K.A.S. Yapa Bio Physics, Protein FoldingB.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.) Ocean Optics, Ocean Remote SensingM.Sc., Ph.D. (Tufts, U.S.A.)

Senior Dr. K. P. S. Jayatilleke Experimental Particle PhysicsLecturers B.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.) Computational Physics

M.Sc., Ph.D.(Cincinnati, U.S.A.)Dr. G. D. K. Mahanama Silicon Solar Cells; Low TemperatureB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.) Processes of Crystalline SiliconPh.D. (London South Bank University, UK) Solar CellsDr. J. A. P. Bodhika Acoustics & Atmospheric PhysicsB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)M.Sc., Ph.D. (Colombo, S.L.)Mr. E. M. Ranatunga Instrumentational PhysicsB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)M.Phil. (Ruhuna, S.L.)(Reading for PhD, on leave)Dr. H. A. D. S. D. Perera Semiconducting Nano Wires,B.Sc.(Ruhuna,SL) HeterostructuresM.Sc., Ph.D.(Cincinnati, U.S.A.)Dr. N. M. Wickramage Experimental High Energy PhysicsB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)Ph.D. (Ruhuna, S.L.)

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Designation Name SpecializationSenior Dr. N. T. Wickramasuriya Condensed Matter PhysicsLecturers B.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)

Ph.D.(Cincinnati, U.S.A.)Dr. W.M.K. De Silva Magnetic Resonance ImagingB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)Ph.D.(Cincinnati, U.S.A.)

Probationary Mr. K. V. S. Prasadh AstronomyLecturers B.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.)

(on study leave, Reading for Ph.D.)Mr. S. S. Abeywickrama Electronics and CommunicationB.Sc. (Ruhuna, S.L.) EngineeringB.Tech.Eng. (OUSL)M.Sc. in Applied Electronics (Colombo)

9.6 Course Units in Physics for B.Sc. (General) Degree

B.Sc. Level I - Semester I

PHY1114: General Physics I (60 lecture hrs)Classical Mechanics I: Particle Dynamics; Motion of a System of Particles; Con-

servation of Linear Momentum, Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference, Rotationin Space, Conservation of Angular Momentum, Centrifugal and Coriolis Forces, Precession,Work-Energy; Conservative Forces, Equilibrium and Potential Energy, Bernoulli’s Equation,Collisions and Reactions; Impulse, Center of Mass Reference Frame, Elastic and InelasticCollisions and Their Conservation Laws, Reaction Threshold, Gravitation; Planetary Mo-tion, Elasticity and Bending of Beams.

Wave Motion and Acoustics Mechanical Systems: Executing Simple HarmonicMotion; Wave Motion, Wave Propagation in Stretched Strings, Gases and Solids, ResonancePhenomena; Ear and Hearing; Intensity and Characteristics of Sound, Doppler Effect andIts Applications; Ultrasound, Shock Waves.

PHY1b22: Elementary Physics Practical I (45 hrs × 2)A three-hour laboratory class will be conducted in each week. A minimum of 12 distinct

relevant introductory experiments will be offered in each semester. Students are expected tosubmit a report for each experiment. The course runs through both semesters. Examinationis held at the end of semester II.

B.Sc. Level I - Semester II

PHY1214: General Physics II (60 lecture hrs)Electricity and Magnetism I : Electrostatics, Electric Force, Electric Field, Gauss’ Law,Electric Potential, Equipotential Surfaces, Electric Dipole, Capacitors, Dielectrics, Polariza-tion, Susceptibility, Electric Energy Density, Electric Force on Charged Surfaces. CurrentElectricity; Electric Current, Drift Velocity, Conductivity, Network Theorems; Kirchoff’sLaw, Maxwell’s Cyclic Law, Supper Position Theorem, Thevenin Theorem, ReciprocityTheorem, Delta(δ) and Y Circuits. Magnetism; Magnetic Field, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’sLaw, Gauss’ Law, Lorentz Force, Force on a Current Element, EM Induction, Self and Mu-tual Induction, Transformers, Magnetic Materials, Magnetic Energy Density, Moving CoilGalvanometer and its Applications, DC and AC Circuits.Geometrical and Physical Optics: Defects of Images, Dispersion, Principle of Superpo-sition, Electromagnetic Wave Aspect of Light, Huygens Principle, Interference, Diffraction,

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Experimental Methods of Demonstrating Interference and Diffraction, Resolving Power, Po-larization, Optics of Crystals, Lasers and their Applications, Holography, Fiber Optics

B.Sc. Level II - Semester I

PHY2114: General Physics III (60 lecture hrs)Thermal Physics: Heat Transfer, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Real Gases, Equation of State,First and Second law of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Entropy, Enthalpy, Applicationof Principles of Thermodynamics to Special Systems, e.g. Latent Heat Equations, SpecificHeats, Maxwell’s Relations, Joule-Kelvin Effect, Liquefaction of Gases, Black Body Radia-tion.Classical Mechanics II: Lagrangian Formulation, Lagrange’s Equations and Their Ap-plication to Simple Systems, Small Oscillations, Coupled Oscillations and Normal Modes ofVibrations, Damped Vibrations, Forced Vibrations, Transient and Steady State Solutions.Motion Under a Central Force, Effective Potential.

PHY2b22: General Physics Practical I (45 hrs x 2)A three-hour laboratory class will be conducted in each week. A minimum of 12 distinct

relevant general experiments will be offered in each semester. Students are expected tosubmit a report for each experiment. The course runs through both semesters. Examinationis held at the end of semester II.

PHY2112: Electronics (30 lecture hrs) Op. (This course unit is a pre-requisite forthose students who wish to follow the Special Degree in Physics)

Signals, Electronic Components, Voltage and Power Transfer, Semiconductors, Junc-tion Diodes and their Characteristics, Rectifier Circuits, DC Power Suppliers, SmoothingCircuits, Filters, LED Display Circuits, Bipolar Junction Transistors, Transistor Charac-teristics and Modes of Operations, Equivalent Circuits, Field Effect Transistors, Amplifiers;Tuned, Power and Feedback Amplifiers, Oscillators, Operational Amplifiers, Inverting andNon-inverting Amplifiers. Digital Electronics: Numerical representations, Binary Arith-metic, Use of Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Truth Tables, Combinational Logic Circuits,Sequential Logic Circuits, Flip-Flops and Their Simple Applications.

B.Sc. Level II - Semester II

PHY2214: General Physics IV (60 lecture hrs)Electricity and Magnetism II: Mathematical Formulation of Electrostatics, Magneto-

statics and Electromagnetic Induction, Boundary Value Problems, Maxwell’s Equations,Plane Electromagnetic Waves in Free Space.

Atomic and Nuclear Physics: Quantum Theory of Radiation, Particle Properties ofLight, Photoelectric and Compton Effects, Wave Properties of Material Particles, de BrogliePostulate and Its Experimental Verification, Rutherford Scattering, Structure of The Atom,Bohr Theory, Atomic Spectra, X-rays, X-ray Diffraction.Radioactivity, Properties and Stability of Nuclei, Nuclear Reactions, Fission and Fusion,Nuclear Power, Structure of the Nucleus, Elementary Particles, Cosmic Rays, Quarks, Nu-clear force, Applications in Medical Physics.

Special Theory of Relativity: Galilean Transformation, Michelson-Morley Exper-iment, Einstein’s Postulates, Lorentz Transformation, Length Contraction, Time Dilation

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and Twin Paradox, Velocity Transformation, Space-time Diagrams, Minkowshki Space, FourVectors and Tensors, Conservation of Four-Momentum, Relativistic Dynamics.

PHY2222: Electronics Practical (45 hrs) Op. Prerequisite: PHY2112 (This courseunit is a pre-requisite for those students who wish to follow the Special Degree in Physics)

A minimum of 12 distinct electronic experiments will be offered. In addition, a projectrelevant to electronics has to be completed. Examination is held at the end of semester II.

B.Sc. Level III - Semester I

PHY3114: General Physics V (60 lecture hrs)Quantum Mechanics: Failures of Classical Physics, Heisenberg Uncertainty Princi-

ple, Schrodinger Equation, Probability Interpretation of The Wave Function, Solution ofThe Schrodinger Equation for Piecewise Constant Potentials, Operators, Expectation Val-ues and Eigen Value Problems, Angular Momentum, Hydrogen Atom.

Statistical Physics: Basic Probability Concepts; Binomial, Gaussian and Poisson dis-tributions, Canonical Ensemble, Partition Function, Maxwell velocity distribution, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Distributions and Their Applications to SimpleSystems.

Solid State Physics: Introduction to Crystallography; Crystal Structures, Crystal De-fects, X-ray Diffraction, Free and Nearly Free Electron Theories, Electron Specific Heat,Band Theory of Solids, Metals, Semiconductors and Insulators, p-n Junction and Its Appli-cations.

PHY3121: General Physics Practical II (45 hrs)A three-hour laboratory class will be conducted in each week. A minimum of 12 distinct

relevant general experiments will be offered during semester I. Students are expected tosubmit a report for each experiment. Examination is held at the end of semester I.

B.Sc. Level III - Semester II

PHY3232: Astronomy (30 lecture hrs) OptionalSolar System and Stars: The Earth, The Moon and Planets, Other Bodies of The SolarSystem, Comets, Asteroids. Classification, Formation and Evolution of Stars, Red Giants,White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Binary Stars and Black Holes.Nature of The Universe: The Milky Way Galaxy, The Interstellar Medium, Formation,Evolution and Classification of Galaxies, Radio Galaxies, Quasars, Cosmological Models,Big Bang Theory

PHY3242: Computational Physics I (15 lecture hrs + 30 hrs of Computer Lab-oratory Classes) (Op. Prerequisite: C ++/Java Programming Knowledge)Computer Arithmetic, Error and uncertainties in computation, Numerical differentiation:first order and second order derivatives, 2-point, 3-point and 5-point formulae; Numericalintegration: Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules, composite and recursive formulae; Solvingnon-linear equations: Bisection, Newton’s and Secant methods; Interpolation: Lagrange,linear, polynomial, divided difference and cubic spline interpolation, Neville algorithm, leastsquare fitting, Goodness of fit estimator, Maximum likelihood method.

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PHY3252: Special Topics in Physics (30 lecture hrs) Op. Prerequisite: PhysicsCore CoursesTopics will vary depending on available resources and the topics will be announced at thebeginning of the semester. Some possible topics: Medical Physics, Energy Technology,Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, etc.), Particle Physics and Accelerators, Superconductors,Fibre Optics, Thin Films, Semiconductors, Satellite Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Physicsand Nanotechnology.

PHY3262: Physics for Bioscience Students (30 lecture hrs) Op. Prerequisite A/LPhysicsForce and Motion, Linear and Angular Momentum and their Conservation, Forces in Equi-librium, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy, Fluids; Pressure, Surface Tension, Vis-cosity, Fluids in Motion, Sound Waves and Hearing, Temperature and Heat, Electric Fieldsand Currents, Resistance, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Magnetic Fields and Induction, Lightand Optics and Vision, Nuclei and Particles, Radioactivity. (Emphasis will be given toapplications of above concepts to biological systems).

PHY3272: Computational Physics II (15 lecture hrs + 30 hrs of Computer Lab-oratory Classes) Op. Prerequisite: PHY3242Solving systems of linear Equations: Gaussian elimination, Triangular Factorization, Jacobiand Gauss-Seidel iterative methods; Numerical Solution to Ordinary Differential Equations:Euler, Euler-Cromer, Improved Euler, Taylor Series and Fourth order Runge-Kutta meth-ods; Carlo methods: Uniform and non-uniform random number generation, evaluation ofmulti-dimensional integration, Random Walk, Simulation applications; Solution of partialdifferential equations: Heat, Wave and Laplace equations.

PHY3282: Microcontrollers and Applications. (15 Lecture hrs + 30 ElectronicLaboratory Classes) Op. Prerequisite: PHY2112 and PHY2222Introduction to Microcontrollers, CISC and RISC Architectures, Microchip PIC Microcon-trollers, Hardware Configuration, Memory Organization, Instruction Set, Assembly Lan-guage Programming, Programming Tools, Development Boards, I/O Ports, Basic I/O Pro-gramming, Software Delays, Lookup Tables, Interrupts Programming, Timers & Counters,Data Manipulating built-in EEPROM, Microcontrollers Programming in High Level Lan-guages, A/D Conversion, D/A Conversions, Communications(USART Based serial commu-nication ,, SPI and I2C), External EEPROMs, Interfacing the Sensors and Transducers,Keyboards, LCDs, PWM, Capture, Compare ,Sound Generating, Embedded System Devel-opment.

The details of optional course units that are offered during each semesterwill be announced before registration period - please consult the Head of thedepartment before registration for any further clarification

9.7 Course Units in Physics for B.Sc. (Special) Degree

PHY4014: Mathematical Methods for Physics (60 lecture hrs)Complex Variables, Analytic Functions, Residue Theorem, Contour Integration and Con-

formal Mapping, Special Functions, Legendre Polynomials and recursion relations, BesselFunctions, Hankel Functions, Hermit Polynomials, Orthogonal Properties, Partial Differ-ential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Laplace’s Equation, Integral Transforms,

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Fourier Series, Fourier Transforms, Calculus of Variations, Euler-Lagrange Equations, Ma-trices, Eigen Value Problems, Integral Equations, Degenerate Kernel, Introduction to GroupTheory.

PHY4024: Classical Mechanics & Special Relativity (60 lecture hrs)Lagrangian Formulation, Variational Principles, Hamilton’s Equations, Small Oscilla-

tions, Rigid Dynamics, Hamilton-Jacobi Theory, Poisson Brackets, Introduction to ClassicalTheory of Fields, Relationship between Classical and Quantum Mechanics.Space-Time, Lorentz Transformations, Velocity Transformations, Minkowski Space, 4-Vectors,Relativistic Invariance, Propagation 4-Vector for waves, Relativistic Doppler Effect, Rela-tivistic Dynamics, Conservation of 4-Momentum, Covariant Equation of Motion, Introduc-tion to General Theory of Relativity.

PHY4034: Quantum Mechanics (60 lecture hrs)Failures of classical physics, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger Equation,

Wave function, Piecewise Constant Potentials, Operators, Eigen values and Eigen functions,Angular momentum, Hydrogen Atom, Harmonic Oscillator, Electron Spin, Time Indepen-dent Perturbation Theory, Variational method, Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics,Dirac Bra-Ket Notation, Transformation Theory, Pictures, Time-Dependent PerturbationTheory, Transition Probabilities, Laser Physics

PHY4044: Electromagnetic Theory (60 lecture hrs)Conservation of charge, Scalar and vector potentials, Lorentz condition, Wave equations,

Maxwell’s equations, Electromagnetic Waves in free space, in non conductors, in conductorsand in low pressure ionized gases, Reflection of electromagnetic waves; Snell’s law, Fresnel’sequations, reflection at air/dielectric interface, reflection at air/good conductor interface,Reflection by an ionized gas, Wave guides; Modes of propagation, critical frequency, phasevelocity, group velocity, Energy Transmission, Transmission lines; equation of telegraphy,characteristic impedance, current and voltage distribution, impedance matching, Electro-magnetic Radiation; retarded potentials, electric and magnetic dipole radiation, antennas

PHY4053: Special Physics Practical I (135 hours) Students are expected tosubmit a report for each experiment. Three hour practical examination will be held at theend of semester I.

PHY4063: Special Physics Practical II (135 hours)Students are expected to submit a report for each experiment. Three hour practical

examination will be held at the end of semester II.

PHY4071: Practical Course WorkAll practical course work are evaluated under this course unit. Students are required to

submit all course work at the end of each experiment completed.

PHY4084: Nuclear and Particle Physics (60 lecture hrs)Properties of nuclei including size, shape, spin, electric and magnetic moments, The

deuteron, Nuclear reactions; Q valve; Threshold energy, The compound nucleus; Directreactions, Stripping reactions, Nuclear models; Liquid drop model, Semi-empirical massformula, Fission ,alpha decay, beta decay, Shell model; energy of shells, angular momentumand magnetic dipole moment of the nucleus, Barrier penetration, Collective model.

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Discovery of Particles; Electrons to quarks, Classification of Particles: Leptons, Mesons andBaryons, Interaction of Particles: Strong, Electromagnetic, Weak and Gravity, Symmetryand Conservation Laws: Energy, Linear Momentum, Total Angular Momentum (J = L+S),Lepton number, Baryon Number, Isospin, Strangeness, Parity, Charge Conjugation, Timereversal, CP and CPT.

PHY4094: Statistical Mechanics (60 lecture hrs.)Statistical description of systems of particles, Postulates of Statistical Mechanics, Prob-

ability calculations, Behavior of states, Interactions between macroscopic systems, Quasi-static process, Exact and inexact differentiations, Equilibrium conditions and constraints,Reversible and irreversible process, Thermal and general interactions between microscopicsystems, Gibbs paradox, Equipartition theorem, Maxwell velocity distribution, Formation ofstatistical problem, Microcannonical and Cannonical Ensembles, Grand Canonical Ensem-ble, Classical Ideal Gases; the Partition Function; Boltzmann, Fermi and Bose Distributions,Fermi and Bose Gases, Black body radiation.

PHY4104: Solid State Physics (60 lecture hrs.)Crystal Structure, Bravais Cells, Lattice Operations, Bragg Law, Miller indices, Recip-

rocal Lattice Vectors, Scattering Amplitude, Brillouin Zone, Thermal Properties of Solids,Lattice Vibrations and Phonons, Thermal Energy and Heat Capacity of Solids, Density ofStates, Debye Model, Electrons in Crystals, Fermi-Dirac Distribution, Fermi Energy, Electri-cal Conductivity, Semiconductors, Energy Gap, Conduction and Valence Bands, Direct andIndirect Photon Absorptions, Holes, Intrinsic Carrier Concentration, Donor and AcceptorExtrinsic semiconductors, Magnetic and Dielectric Materials, Optical Phenomena in Solids,Superconductivity, Meissner Effect, London’s Equation, Coherence Length, Formation ofCooper pairs

PHY4112: Electronics II (30 lecture hrs)Number systems and codes, BCD and ASCII codes. Designing of combinational logic

circuits, Minimization of logic expressions using algebraic and Karnaugh map methods,Construction of a Full adder, Decoders, Encoders, Multiplexes, Demultiplexes, and theirapplications, Characteristics of TTL, ECL, PMOS, NMOS and CMOS gates, Open col-lector devices, Sequential logic circuits, Flip-Flops as a memory element, S-R, J, K, andMaster-Slave Flip-Flops, D and T Flip-Flops, Applications of Flip-Flops, Asynchronous cir-cuits, Registers, Shift registers, Serial and parallel data transfer (SISO, SIPO, PISO, andPIPO) Frequency division and counting, Asynchronous (ripple) counters, Counters withMod numbers, Up counters, Down counters, Up/Down counters, IC Asynchronous counters,Digital arithmetic in the 2S complement system, Parallel binary adder, Complete paralleladder with registers,. Integrated Logic Circuits families, TTL series, Tristate TTL devices,Bus-oriented devices, MOSFET and CMOS series, Analysis and Synthesis of synchronouscircuits, Memory systems, and Digital data communication.

PHY4124: Astronomy and Cosmology (60 lecture hrs)Astronomy: Stars, Energy Production in Stars, Classification of Stars and Black Holes,

Multiple Star Systems, Star Clusters, Galaxies and their Classification, Active Galaxies,Groups, Clusters, and Superclusters of Galaxies. Cosmology: Issues in Cosmology, CosmicDistance Scales, Expansion of the Universe, The Hubble Law, The Age of the Universe,Gravitation and the General Theory of Relativity, The Principle of Equivalence, The Ge-ometry of the Universe, The Cosmological Principle, Solutions of the Einstein Equations,

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The Hot Big Bang, The Cosmic Background Radiation, Matter in the Universe, Dark Mat-ter, Dark Energy, Gamma-Ray Bursts, The Inflationary Universe, Growth of Large-ScaleStructure, The Planck Era.

PHY4132: Miscellaneous Topics I (30 lecture hrs)Topics (Eg: Remote sensing, Thin film deposition, Solar energy, Nanotechnology, Atmo-

spheric Physics,Medical Physics etc.) will be announced at the beginning of each semester.

PHY4144: Miscellaneous Topics II (30 lecture hrs + 60 practical hours))Topics (Eg:,Computational physics) will be announced at the beginning of each semester.

PHY4151: Learning SkillsIndustrial practical training programmes and Special degree student’s seminars will be

considered as general course assessments.

PHY4166: Research ProjectSpecial degree level II student’s research projects (including project report and presen-

tation). Projects are assigned at start of Level II. The report must be submitted by the endof the academic year.

PHY4173: Special Physics Practical III (135 hrs)Students are expected to submit a report for each experiment. Students’ accumulated

knowledge from theory and practical courses is tested in a three hour practical examinationheld at the end of semester I of Level II.

PHY4182: Special Physics Practical IV (90 hrs)Students accumulated knowledge from theory and practical courses is tested in a six hour

practical examination held at the end of semester II of Level II.

PHY4192: Fundamentals of Engineering Workshop Practices (15 lecture hrs +39 practical hours)

Introduction to workshop practices: Historical background, conventional machining tech-niques, Safety measures: Safety equipment, safety measures to be incorporated inside theworkshop, Metrology: Uses of devices such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.foraccurate and precise measurements, Machining: Introduction, Single and multi-point cut-ting tools, Tool geometry and tool materials, Lathe operations, drilling operation, Millingoperations, shaping operation, Work holding devices, Welding: Introduction, Arc and gaswelding, Welding equipment. Project: Operation of conventional machines to fabricatesimple mechanical components and assemblies.

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10 Department of Zoology

The Department of Zoology conducts courses covering basic and applied fields of Zoology forundergraduate students registered for B. Sc. General Degree and B.Sc. Special Degree pro-grams. The department has following infrastructure facilities for undergraduate students:one lecture theatre, two elementary laboratories to cater about 120 students, and two re-search laboratories. The department has well equipped research laboratories, instrumentroom, animal house, and indoor/ outdoor fish-ponds and a computer room to facilitate fulltime or part time postgraduate studies leading to M. Phil and/or Ph.D. The department hasacademics specialized in various fields including Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology and Fisheries,Entomology, Environmental Science, Animal physiology, Genetics & Molecular Biology andEnvironmental Toxicology.

10.1 Research Areas

Current research activities of the department are in the following areas:

• Biodiversity of various groups of animals.

• Integrated Pest Management in vegetable crops in southern Sri Lanka.

• Tritrophic interaction of insect pests.

• Effects of entomopathogens on control of pests of vegetables.

• Phylogenetic relationships of various aquatic organisms in Sri Lanka.

• Effects of environmental pollutants (pesticides) on different groups of animals.

• Investigation of sperm maturation and storage in mammals (rats as a model).

• Assessment of water quality using bioindicators.

• Morphological and genetic markers in population differentiation of fish.

• Plant parasitic nematodes and their management.

• Toxicity assays and biological effects on fish.


Professor (Mrs.) N.J. De S. Amarasinghe, (B.Sc., D. Sc., M.I. Biol., CharteredBiologist)

10.3 Members of Academic Staff


Professor Prof. (Mrs.) N.J. De S. Amarasinghe Fish population dynamicsB.Sc. (Colombo, SL) & Fisheries, Limnology,D. Sc. (Namur, Belgium) Bioindicators of water qualityM. I. Biol., Chartered BiologistProf. (Mrs.) W.T.S.D. Premachandra Entomology, Plant Nematology,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), M.Sc. (Hanover, Germany) Entomopathogenic nematodesPh.D. (Hanover, Germany)

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Designation Name SpecializationProfessor Prof. P.M.C.S. De Silva Environmental Toxicology

B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL)M. Phil (Bergen, Norway)Ph.D. (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)(On Sabbatical Leave)Prof. (Mrs.) K.B.S. Gunawickrama Conservation Genetics,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), M.Phil. (Bergen, Norway) Biodiversity researchPh.D. (Bergen, Norway)Prof. (Mrs.) D.H.N. Munasinghe Systematics and ConservationB.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) GeneticsPh.D. (Deakin, Australia)Prof. E.P.S. Chandana Environmental Science,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), M. Phil. (Ruhuna, SL) Molecular Medicine,Ph.D. (Kyoto, Japan) Development BiologyProf. (Mrs.) M.P.K.S.K. de Silva Fish biology & fisheries,B.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL), M.Sc. (Brussels, Belgium) Molecular biologyPh.D. (Ruhuna, SL)

Associate Prof. (Mrs.) M.G.V. Wickramasinghe Entomolgy, Biological controlProfessor B.Sc. (J’pura, SL), Ph.D. (Reading, UK) of insect pests, Integrated

Pest ManagementProf. (Mrs.) H.C.E. Wegiriya Insect Physiology & InsectB.Sc. (Kelaniya, SL) Pathology, EcologicalPh.D. (Reading, UK) Entomology

Senior Dr. W.A.H.P. Guruge Fish biology,Lecturer B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL) Environmental Risk Assessment

M.Sc. (Chiangmai, Thailand)Ph.D. (Ruhuna, SL)Mrs. K.A.M. Sudarshanie Animal reproductive Biology,B.Sc. (Ruhuna, SL), M.Phil. (Ruhuna, SL) EcologyM.Sc. (Bremen, Germany)

Probationary Mrs. W. P. S. N. Wijeweera EntomologyLecturer B.Sc. (Ruhuna,SL)

10.4 Course Units in Zoology for B.Sc. (General) Degree

B.Sc. Level I - Semester I

ZOO1102: Core Zoology (30 Lecture hrs) Origin of life, Evolution, and AnimalCell Biology: Theories of origin of life on earth; Chemical evolution; Origin of cellular or-ganisms; Concept of evolution; Theories of evolution and evidence; Role of natural selectionand variation; Patterns of evolution; Modern synthesis of evolution. Animal cell biology -prokaryotic and eukaryotic organization; Structure, function and organization at subcellularlevel; Transmembrane transport processes; Cell division and cell cycle; DNA as the geneticmaterial; Gene expression; Protein trafficking; Cancer; Integration of cells into tissues.Animal Histology and Development: Tissues: covering epithelial tissues, glandularepithelia, nerve and muscle, connective tissues; Embryology: Oogenesis, Vitellogenesis, Fer-tilization; Cleavage; Cell movements; Gastrulation; Neurulation; Embryogenesis of a birdand a mammal.

ZOO1112: Invertebrate Diversity I (30 Lecture hrs) Introduction to Taxonomyof animals; Geological time scale and evolutionary organization of animals; General clas-sification of animals; Major phyla of Kingdom Animalia. Invertebrate diversity: Generalinvertebrate features, morphological and functional diversity, ecological importance and evo-lutionary trends in phyla Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda,

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Annelida and minor phyla.

ZOO1121: General Zoology Practical I (45 practical hrs) Basic laboratory tech-niques in biology: microscopic methods, tissue preparation for light microscopy, differentstaining techniques; Study of the components of animal cells; Study of different types oftissues; Embryology of amphibians (frog) and birds (chick) and mammal/ rabbit; Inver-tebrates: taxonomy, morphology, functional adaptations, ecology and evolutionary trendsof diverse examples in phyla Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda,Annelida and minor phyla.

B.Sc. Level I - Semester II

ZOO1202: Invertebrate Diversity II (30 Lecture hrs) Taxonomy, morphology,biology, diversity, and ecological, economic/medical importance, and evolutionary trendsin Phyla- Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata; Origin & Evolution of chordates,protochordates.

ZOO1212: Chordate Organization and Diversity (30 Lecture hrs) Classificationand diversity of vertebrates - Pisces: earliest fishes and adaptive radiation of modern fishes;Evolution of terrestrial vertebrates; Origin and radiation of tetrapods; Amphibia: as tran-sitional stage of terrestrial vertebrates, Reptilia: origin and diversity and specialization ofreptiles; Endothermic vertebrates - Aves: origin and evolution of birds, flight mechanisms,ecology and behaviour of birds.

ZOO1221: General Zoology Practical II (45 practical hrs) Taxonomy, morphology,biology, ecology, importance, adaptations and evolutionary trends of diverse examples inPhyla- Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata; Study of evolution, diversity, functionaladaptations, ecology and life habits of chordates: protochordates, early and modern fishes,amphibias, reptilians, aves.

B.Sc. Level II - Semester I

ZOO2102: Mammalian Organization and Diversity (30 Lecture hrs) Evolutionand classification of mammals, Prototherian and metatherian mammals, adaptative radia-tion of eutherian mammals and their success, Diversity of major eutherian orders: Insec-tivora, Chiroptera (flying mammals), Carnivora, Proboscidia, ungulates, Primata; aquaticmammals; Ecology and sociality of terrestrial mammals.

ZOO2112: Comparative Animal Physiology (30 Lecture hrs) Homeostasis, Ner-vous system: structure and function; Sensory receptors and the basic mechanisms of action;Respiratory system and function; Circulatory system: structural components and function;Excretory system: structure and function; Muscular system: functional anatomy; AnimalNutrition: feeding, digestion and nutrition; Endocrinology: Function of other regulatorychemicals (Prostaglandings & Pheromones); Animal reproduction: reproductive systemsand function, pregnancy and lactation, fetal and neonatal physiology.

ZOO2121: General Zoology Practical III (45 practical hrs) Diversity and charac-teristics of major mammalian groups and their functional adaptations; comparative animalphysiology laboratory exercises: analysis of digestive enzymes in vertebrates; action of nerveand muscle coordination using frog models, features of muscular activity - cardiac muscle

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& smooth muscles; circulatory system: constituents of blood and haematological analy-sis; analysis of excretory products; mammalian reproductive systems and function, controlmethods of human reproduction (contraception).

ZOO2142: Conservation and Management of Biological Resources (20 Lecturehrs, 20 practical hrs) Optional/ Open for all students; a prerequisite for Special degreestudents in ZoologyIntroduction to Biological Resources (BR) & biodiversity; Species diversity; Genetic diver-sity; Ecosystem diversity; Ecological perspective of biodiversity: Alpha, Beta and Gammadiversity; Diversity and area relationships; BR diversity patterns; Determinants of BR di-versity patterns: environmental factors, speciation and extinction, geographical factors, en-demism and correlations; Importance of BR, significant causes for loss of BR, Loss of BRin Sri Lanka, Impact of the loss of concepts of conservation and management; Biologicalresources; Management of protected natural areas; IUCN functional categories of protectedareas, management of rare and endangered species: introduction, re-introduction, translo-cation; In-situ conservation, captive breeding.

ZOO2152: Evolution and Zoogeography (20 Lecture hrs, 15 practical hrs) Op-tional/ Open for Biology studentsProces of evolution and factors responsible for it; Zoogeography and factors responsible fordistribution of fauna: historical and vicariance events, glaciations, long distance dispersal,extinction and speciation; Phylogeography and cladistic approach; Ecological zoogeogra-phy and eco-geography rules; Pattern of faunal distribution: cosmopolitan, provincialism,endemism and disjunct distribution; Reconstructing fauna distribution pattern using mor-phological, genetic and fossil data; Faunal distribution in Sri Lanka with special referenceto Western Ghats region.

B.Sc. Level II - Semester II

ZOO2202: Human Biology & Genetics (30 Lecture hrs) Origin and evolution ofhumans, human anatomy and uniqueness of man, human races and their variability andadaptability, cultural evolution, human behaviour; man and the environment: human im-pact on the environment and health hazards, interaction between microbes and man.Mendilian and non-mendelian inheritance; Interaction of genes; Multiple allele inheritance:human blood groups; Lethal genes; Holandric inheritance; Genetic balance theory; Muta-tions; Extrachromosomal inheritance; Population genetics; Genetic engineering; Moleculargenetics; Genetic basis of various human genetic disorders.

ZOO2212: Animal Ecology (30 Lecture hrs) Population and community ecol-ogy: Introduction to population ecology, population growth and size; Population growthcurves; Survivorship curves; Life table analysis; Population regulation; Intraspecific andinterspecific competition; Methods of population estimation. Introduction to communityecology: aquatic, coastal, and wetland communities; Niche theory; Diversity indices; Speciesdistribution; Island biogeographyEcosystem structure and function: Ecosystem structure; terrestrial ecology, freshwaterecology, estuarine ecology, shore ecology; Functionary units of ecosystems, Biogeochemicalcycles (gaseous type, sedimentary type), Human influences on biogeochemical cycles (greenhouse effects, acid rains, air pollution, ozone depletion); Energy flow in different ecosystems,trophic structure.

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ZOO2221: General Zoology Practical IV (45 practical hrs) Study of humananatomy and other unique features of man, human races and their variability and adapt-ability; Population genetic problems; Population growth and size, Life table analysis, In-traspecific and interspecific competition; Different sampling techniques used in populationestimations; Field and laboratory exercises related to aquatic communities: freshwater com-munities, coastal communities - shore and estuaries, wetland communities; Niche theory,diversity indices,

ZOO2232: Research Methodology (20 Lecture, 15 practical hrs) Optional/Openfor all studentsIntroduction to scientific research methodology; Stages and steps of research: Review ofliterature, identification of problems, formulation of objectives, experimental design, ex-perimentation, data collection, processing and presentation of data, analysis of data andstatistical tests, use of computer packages in data analysis, interpretation of data, dissemi-nation of results: how to write a research article; conclusions and recommendations; Criticalappraisal of research papers; Ethics in research.

ZOO2262: Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology(20 Lecture hrs, 15 practicalhrs) Optional/ Open for Biology students;a prerequisite for Special degree studentsMolecular properties of genes and genome structure; Traits and genetic variation; Moleculartools and their use in individual and population genetic analysis, Applications of protienand DNA markers in various fields: agriculture, conservation and management of biologicalresources, forensic and parentage testing; Molecular diagnosis of human diseases; Biotech-nology: Recombinant DNA technology; Genetic engineering for human benefit: pharma-ceutical farming, gene therapy; Genetically modified organisms; Animal cloning; Ethics,policies and regulations in biotechnology; Biotechnology industry and research in the worldand Sri Lanka, Laboratory exercises on various genetics markers and use of bioinformatics.

B.Sc. Level III

According to the rules and regulations stipulated by the UGC, Department of Zoology alsorequires minimum of 24 credits obtained by a student during the period of three years. Tofulfill this requirement all students following Zoology as a subject should offer course unitsamounting at least to four credits in the third year.

B.Sc. Level III - Semester I

ZOO3112: Basic Entomology (20 Lecture hrs, 15 Practical hrs) Optional/ Openfor Biology studentsInsects and the environment; Insect morphology and classification; Structural diversity of in-sects related to their modes of life; Morphological adaptations of insects; Basic physiologicaladaptations of insects: development, nutritional biology, insect behaviour; Insect ecology:Insect diversity and the tropic relationships; Role of insects in ecosystems; Sampling tech-niques for terrestrial and aquatic insects; Collecting and preserving insects for taxonomicstudies.

ZOO3122: Applied Entomology (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Optional/Open for Biology studentsIdentification of insect pests; Parasites and predators of major insect pests of agriculturaland medical importance; Criteria for determination of pest status; Major insect pests of

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rice, coconut, tea, vegetables, fruits and stored products and their control; Pest manage-ment strategies: cultural, chemical, biological control and resistant cultivars; IntegratedPest Management (IPM); Agrochemicals and their environmental impacts; Commercial uti-lization of insects: apiculture and sericulture; Arthropod Vector Management: medicallyimportant arthropods, pathogens transmitted by arthropod vectors, vector biology, controlof vector borne diseases.

ZOO3133: Wetlands & Aquatic Ecosystems (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs)Optional/ Open for Biology studentsHydrosphere and major types of aquatic ecosystems, Water as a medium of life’ Physico-chemical and biological properties of water, Freshwater ecosystems; classification; character-istics of lotic and lentic ecosystems; Biota of lakes and rivers; energy flow in lotic ecosystem(River continuum concept), Marine and coastal ecosystems; salient features of marine ecosys-tems; Life zones of oceans; Shore Ecology, Biota of oceans; Coastal zone and coastal habitats;Classification, formation and characteristics of estuaries and lagoons; Biota of estuaries andlagoons, threats to aquatic ecosystems and their conservation, Definition, Introduction andclassification of wetlands; RAMSAR convention and IUCN wetland categories; Wetland dy-namics and hydrology, Evolution of wetlands and succession, Uses, functions and attributes;Wetlands in Sri Lanka, Wetland management strategies, Problems in wetland conservation.

ZOO3152: Parasitology (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Optional/ Open forBiology studentsIntroduction to parasitism and other animal associations; Parasitism in animals; Morphol-ogy, biology, pathogenicity and control of widely known parasites of human importance andof livestock: Protozoan parasites, Helminth parasites (flukes, tapeworms and Nematodes),Parasitic arthropods; Arthropod parasites with respect to vector-borne diseases, Plant par-asitic Nematodes, Parasites of fishes and crustacean of economic importance; Immunity toparasites.

ZOO3162: Immunology (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Optional/ Open forBiology studentsSelf and non-self; Innate immunity; Acquired immunity: T lymphocytes and B lympho-cytes, antigen presenting cells; Humoral immunity, cell mediated immunity, lymphoid or-gans, clonal selection theory, antigens and immunogens; Antibodies: structure, classes andfunction; Isotype switching; Biology of the B lymphocyte; Antibody secretion; MHC class Iand II molecules; Antigen processing and presentation by APCs; Biology of the T lympho-cyte; T cell differentiation; B and T cell activation by antigen, MHC-restriction of T cellresponses, cytokines, cyotoxic T cells, apoptosis, agglutination, opsonization, ADCC, thecomplement system, immunization, vaccination, primary and secondary immune responses,immunological memory, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity; Immunological methods.

ZOO3172: Ornithology (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Optional/ Open for allstudentsIntroduction; Bird flight mechanisms and adaptive features; Anatomy and physiology ofbirds: food, feeding and digestion, circulatory and respiratory systems, energy balance andthermoregulation, brain and senses; Vocal communication; Territorial and colonial behavior;Mating systems; Avian reproduction - nesting, incubation, hatching and parental care, birdmigration; Basic identification characters of birds; Birds of Sri Lanka; Avifaunal zones ofSri Lanka; Endemic, indigenous and migratory birds; Significance of the location of Sri

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Lanka for birds migration; Habitat-oriented birds’ distribution; Ecological relationship ofhabitats and availability of resources; Nests of birds and nest ecology; Conservation practices;Classification of birds.

ZOO3182: Animal Behaviour (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Optional/ Openfor all studentsIntroduction and Course Overview: The Science of Animal Behavior (Historical Pathways) :Ethology: Historical Background: Ethologists and their Work: Animal Behavior (An Evolu-tionary Approach): Ethological Concepts (Stimulus-Response Concept, Reflexes, Motivationor Drive): Patterns of Behavior (Feeding, Predation, Agonistic, Dominance hierarchies, Re-production, Epimelectic Behavior, Social Behavior: Learning, Habituation, Classical; Con-ditioning, Imprinting, Rhythmic Behavior and Biological Clocks): The Behaviour Diversity(Instincts and learning: Kin Discrimination: Special Features of all Forms of Learning: Bi-ased Learning): Methods of Studying Behavior: Genes, Genetics and Behavior: Brain NerveCells and Behavior: Communication Among Animals: Orientation: Migration: Social Or-ganization in Primates: Human Behavior: Animal Behavior and Wild Life Management

ZOO3192: Biological Psychology I (25 Lecture hrs, 10 Practical hrs) Optional/Open for all studentsBiological and other psychological theories, fields in Psychology, Mind- Brain relationship,Human behaviour; biology, genetics and evolution, Nerve cells and nerve impulses, Synapsesand hormones, Hormones and behaviour, development and plasticity of brain, sensory sys-tems and perception, Rhythms of wakefulness and sleep, biological clocks, Regulation ofinternal body state, Temperature, taste and hunger regulation.

B.Sc. Level III - Semester II

ZOO3202: Biological Psychology II (25 Lecture hrs, 10 Practical hrs) Optional/Open for all students.Emotional behaviours; stress and health, abnormal behaviours, mood disorders and Psy-chotic disorders and therapies, Human psycho A social development; prenatal, postnatal,infantile, childhood, adolescence, Biology of learning and memory; learning theories, Per-sonality theories, counselling skills and techniques.

ZOO3211: Bioethics (15 Lecture hrs) Optional/ Open for all studentsEthical theories, Ethical principles in different societies, Bioethics and ethics of science andtechnology, Environmental ethics, Neurosciences, Genetics and Social ethics, Professionalethics.

ZOO3223: Fisheries & Aquaculture (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Optional/Open for Biology studentsTrends in fisheries: Marine and inland fisheries (Global & Sri Lankan trends), Fishinggears and usage, Fish population dynamics A age, growth and mortality of fish; Principlesof aquaculture; Aquaculture systems & farming strategies; Site selection, Infra structure fa-cilities; Feeding & nutrition; Fish fecundity and Induced breeding; Shellfish culture, Cultureof molluscs and shrimps; Impact of aquaculture on environment; Health Management inaquaculture.

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ZOO3232: Principles of Pest Management (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs)Optional/ Open for Biology studentsHost plant interaction; Concept of pest; Insect pests of vegetables, rice, coconut, tea andstored products; Pathogens, parasitic nematodes and weeds of agriculture importance; PestManagement strategies: cultural, biological, physical, chemical methods and geneticallyresistant cultivars and biopesticides; Concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

ZOO3252: Environmental Impact Assessment (20 Lecture hours, 20 Practicalhours) Optional/ Open for all studentsDefinition and objectives of an EIA; Authorities/persons involved in an EIA; Importantprinciples in managing an EIA; Component/process of an International EIA; EIA proceduresin Sri Lanka; Project cycle and place of EIA in project cycle; Sequential stages of EIA;Methods used in EIA; Assessor’s tools; Desirable properties of EIA methods; Resourcesavailable to the assessor; A conceptual framework for an EIA; Types of projects requiringEIA’s in Sri Lanka.

ZOO3272: Environmental Pollution and Toxicology (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practi-cal hrs) Optional/ Open for all studentsIntroduction: pollution and pollutants; Types and properties of pollutants; Sources of pollu-tion: agricultural and industrial practices, solid waste; Eutrophication; Air pollution; Waterpollution; Pollution of oceans: waste dumping, oil spills, heavy metals, synthetic organicchemicals; Monitoring of environmental pollution; Effects of pollution on ecosystem: habi-tat destruction, atmospheric changes - ozone layer depletion, global warming, acid rains;Environmental Toxicology: effects of pollution on animals and humans, bioaccumulation,xenobiotics and biotransformation of xenobiotics, mechanisms of toxin action, genotoxicity.

ZOO3292: Human Health (25 Lecture hrs, 10 Practical hrs) Optional/ Open forall studentsElements of human health, Physical health, mental health and social health, factors whichaffect human health, Human diseases and disorders, Human growth and psycho-social devel-opment, nutritional and reproductive health, occupational and environmental health prob-lems, challenges for well being and protection.

10.5 Course Units in Zoology for B.Sc. (Special) Degree

Students are advised to follow relevant course units conducted in B. Sc. General DegreeLevel III.

ZOO4013: Entomology (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Insect taxonomy, mor-phology and physiology; Morphological and functional adaptations of insects; Insect Be-haviour; Insect Ecology; Insect diversity and the tropic relationship; Major insect groups ofagricultural, medical and veterinary importance; Biology of beneficial insects.

ZOO4023: Parasitology (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Animal associations;Parasitism; Parasites on human, livestock, fishes and crustaceans of economic importance;Arthropod parasites and vector borne diseases; Parasites of Plant parasites; Nutrition, adap-tations and host specificity of parasites; Parasitic transmission; Parasitic zoonoses.

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ZOO4034: Ecosystem Structure and Function (45 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs)Terrestrial and aerial ecosystems: Composition and structure of the terrestrial andaerial ecosystems; Atmospheric circulations, air pollution, green house effects, global warm-ing, ozone depletion & acid rains, quality indices of the air; Soil and its contents, soil or-ganisms and their importance to the environment; Drivers that affect on the transformationof terrestrial ecosystems; Impact of transformation of terrestrial ecosystems, urbanization,agriculture, industrialization, etc.Freshwater, brackish water and marine ecosystems: Energy flow and communitystructure in aquatic ecosystems; Primary productivity in oceans further; Adaptations ofvarious life forms in aquatic habitats; Marine resources; Anthropogenic impacts on ecosys-tems.

ZOO4051: Practical Course in Invertebrate Biology (45 Practical hrs) Compar-ative study on the external morphology, internal anatomy, diversity and evolutionary trendsin invertebrate fauna.

ZOO4061: Laboratory Techniques in Biology I (45 Practical hrs) Study on struc-ture of different tissues; Staining techniques; Staining of embryos; Wax, plastic embeddingand section cutting and preparation of slides.

ZOO4073: Animal Behaviour (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Sexual selectionand mating systems; Parental Care; Group Living: Costs and Benefits; Dominance; Terri-toriality. Communication among animals: mechanisms; Conflict and game theory in animalbehaviour; Genes, Genetics and Behaviour: Neural circuits and behaviour Laboratory andfield methods in animal behaviour; Animal behaviour and animal management (Domesticand Wild Life)

ZOO4083: Ornithology (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Anatomy and phys-iology of birds: Food and feeding, Bird flight mechanisms and adaptive features, Avianreproduction: Reproductive behaviour, nesting, incubation, hatching and parental care,Classification of birds, Birds of Sri Lanka, Avifaunal zones, Indigenous and migratory birds,Bird conservation and Management

ZOO4092: Conservation and Management of Biological Resources (20 Lecturehrs, 20 Practical hrs) Conservation practices of thretened animals-turtles & Whales;Human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka and mitigation measures; Applications of traditionalknowledge in biodiversity conservation; Eco-tourism; Issues of biopiracy and bio-prospectingrelated to biodiversity conservation.

ZOO4103: Animal Pathology/ Immunology (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs)Micro organisms and man; Infectious diseases of man and livestock: Dynamics and modes oftransmission, Susceptibility and host defences to infectious disease; Introduction to immunol-ogy: Innate and acquired immunity; Structure and function of immune system: Antibodystructure and function, Humoral and cellular immunity; Parasitic adaptations to avoid theimmune system, vaccines and vaccination.

ZOO4121: Practical Course in Vertebrate Biology (45 Practical hrs) Compar-ative study on the morphology and diversity and evolutionary trends in vertebrate fauna

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Study on laboratory techniques in vertebrate anatomy; Comparative study on the structureand functions of major organ systems of animals with special reference to man

ZOO4133: Subject Specialization (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) Studentswho are following Zoology Special Degree should select a discipline on their choice (eg:Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Entomology, Parasitology, Nematology, etc.) togain further knowledge in that particular field. Fields available for specialization may changein each academic year; Field of specializations for such selection will be granted on theavailability of staff specialized on said field.

ZOO4144: Molecular Biology and Genetics (45 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs)DNA as a store of information; Genes; Importance of RNA; Amino acids and Proteins; Geneexpression and its regulation; Molecular tools; Gene Technology; Genetic variation; Genesin population; Genetic screening and disease diagnosis.

ZOO4152: Evolutionary Biogeography (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Basicconcepts of Biogeography, Ecological and historical biogeography, Evolutionary biogeogra-phy; Biogeographic components; Zoogeography and Phytogeography, Cladistics and panbio-geography, areas of endemism ; Testing relationships among biotic components: morpholog-ical, paleontological and genetic approaches; Regionalization: realms, provinces, trasitionzones and biogeographic lines; Relevant case studies.

ZOO4164: Conservation and Management of Environment (45 Lecture hrs, 30Practical hrs) Management and conservation of terrestrial ecosystem - factors affectingdegradation of terrestrial ecosystem, mitigations and remedies to restore degraded terrestrialhabitats; Management and conservation of aquatic ecosystems; Watershed as a functionalunit, watershed management, Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems, Classification andsignificance of wetlands Wetland management and conservation; Environmental Impact As-sessment (EIA).

ZOO4172: Selected Topics in Biology (Self Learning; Equivalent to 30 hrs)Topics are given to ameliorate the knowledge of students in different study areas of Zoology,and to assess their essay writing abilities (Each student should write and submit three essaysas continuous assessment which equals to 30% of the final grade).

ZOO4184: Statistics and Computation (45 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs) In-troduction to statistics; Descriptive statistics; Binomial and Poisson distribution; Normaldistribution, Application of normal distribution, Normal distribution of means and t- distri-bution, Hypothesis testing, Experimental designs, Regression, Multiple regression, F-tests,Analysis of variance, Factorial experiments, Use of computers for statistical analysis.

ZOO4192: Animal Rearing (Terrestrial) (20 Lecture hrs, 20 Practical hrs) Rear-ing animals for pleasure, recreation activities and experimental purposes; Animal rearingtechniques, Invertebrates and vertebrates of commercial value, breeding techniques, Impactsof commercial animal rearing on the environment, rearing animals for conservation.

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ZOO4203: Fisheries Biology and Aquaculture (40 Lecture hrs, 21 Practical hrs +field visits) Fishery resource management; Fish population dynamics; Fishing gears; Fishnutrition; Fish health management; Principals of aquaculture; Shellfish culture; aquaculturedesign processes; Impacts of aquaculture.

ZOO4213: Principles of Pest Management (30 Lecture hrs, 30 Practical hrs)Concept of pest; Criteria for determination of pest status, Insect pests and other animal pestsof agriculture importance, Pest Management strategies: cultural, biological, physical andchemical methods of pest control; Agrochemicals and their environmental impacts; Principlesof Integrated Pest Management (IPM); Designing of IPM for selected Agro ecosystems.

ZOO4221: Laboratory Techniques in Biology II (45 Practical hrs) Training on theuse of different types of microscopes, instruments for assessment of quality of environment;Analysis of constituents (Lipids, carbohydrates and proteins) of animal tissues and theirfood; Analytical techniques using TLC, GLC and HPLC, Analysis of DNA and proteins.

ZOO4236: Research Project Each student will be required to conduct a researchproject related to his/her field of specialization and complete within one semester. Thecandidate must submit the results as a dissertation and present a seminar.

ZOO4242: Assessment of Key Skills A student has to present a minimum of fourseminars (45 minutes duration each) on given topics. Senior academics of the departmentwill evaluate presentation and communication skills of the presenter and marks will be givenaccordingly. Teams of students are required to carry out investigations in field and/orlaboratory either in the University or any other recognized institutions and should presenttheir teamwork as standard scientific reports. On the basis of these reports, teamwork,analytical ability, originality and other key skills of the students will be assessed.

10.6 Credit Values

10.6.1 B.Sc. General Degree

Course Unit Duration (hrs) Credits TotalTheory Practical Theory Practical

ZOO1102: Core Zoology 30 2 2ZOO1112: Invertebrate Diversity I 30 2 2ZOO1121: General Zoology Practical I 45 1 1ZOO1202: Invertebrate Diversity II 30 2 2ZOO1212: Chordate Organization and Diversity 30 2 2ZOO1221: General Zoology Practical II 45 1 1ZOO2102: Mammalian Organization and Diversity 30 2 2ZOO2112: Comparative Animal Physiology 30 2 2ZOO2121: General Zoology Practical III 45 1 1ZOO2142: Conservation and Management of 20 20 1.3 0.7 2

Biological ResourcesZOO2152: Evolution and Zoogeography 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO2202: Human Biology & Genetics 30 2 2ZOO2212: Animal Ecology 30 2 2ZOO2221: General Zoology Practical IV 45 1 1ZOO2232: Research Methodology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO2262: Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2

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ZOO3112: Basic Entomology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3122: Applied Entomology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3133: Wetlands & Aquatic Ecosystem 30 30 2 1 3ZOO3152: Parasitology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3162: Immunology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3172: Ornithology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3182: Animal Behaviour 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3192: Biological Psychology I 25 10 1.7 0.3 2ZOO3202: Biological Psychology II 25 10 1.7 0.3 2ZOO3211: Bioethics 15 1 1ZOO3223: Fisheries & Aquaculture 30 30 2 1 3ZOO3232: Principles of Pest Management 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3252: Environmental Impact Assessment 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3272: Environmental Pollution & Toxicology 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO3292: Human Health 25 10 1.7 0.3 2

10.6.2 B.Sc. Special Degree


ZOO4013: Entomology 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4023: Parasitology 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4034: Ecosystem Structure & Function 45 30 3 1 4ZOO4051: Practical Course in Invertebrate Biology 45 1 1ZOO4061: Laboratory Techniques in Biology I 45 1 1ZOO4073: Animal Behaviour 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4083: Ornithology 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4092: Conservation and Management of 20 20 1.3 0.7 2

Biological ResourcesZOO4103: Animal Pathology/ Immunology 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4121: Practical Course in Vertebrate Biology 45 1 1ZOO4133: Subject Specialization 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4144: Molecular Biology and Genetics 45 30 3 1 4ZOO4152: Evolutionary Biogeography 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO4164: Conservation and Management 45 30 3 1 4of EnvironmentZOO4172: Selected Topics in Biology 30 2 2ZOO4184: Statistics and Computation 45 30 3 1 4ZOO4192: Animal Rearing (Terrestrial) 20 20 1.3 0.7 2ZOO4203: Fisheries Biology & Aquaculture 40 21 2 1 3ZOO4213: Principles of Pest Management 30 30 2 1 3ZOO4221: Laboratory Techniques in Biology II 45 1 1ZOO4236: Research Project 6ZOO4242: Assessment of Key Skills 2

Total number of credits 60

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11 Optional Course Units (or FSCs) offered by theFaculty

The undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Science comprises of a large number ofcourse units offered by individual departments. In addition to the course units under thesubject areas, several other course units from different disciplines (for example management,sports, personnel development etc.) are also available as optional course units. These courseunits are offered by faculty of science and the denotations of such course units begin withFSC.

These interdisciplinary course units offered for both bioscience and physical science stu-dents. Course units are organized at two levels, namely level II and level III for the generaldegree. Theory course units consist of lectures, assignments and tutorials. Combined courseunits consist of both theory and practical components. In addition, students are also giventhe opportunity to conduct research projects in an area/problem of his/her interest undera particular course unit.

Lectures and practical classes of FSC course units are conducted from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00p.m. on week days. Course units can be selected at the discretion of the student accordingto the selection criteria prescribed by the faculty.

11.1 Optional Course Units offered in Semester I

FSC214α Physical Fitness & Health ManagementFSC2122 Active CitizenshipFSC3112 ManagementFSC3122 AccountingFSC3132 Speech Communication skillsFSC3bP2 Research Project

FSC214α: Physical Fitness and Health Management (This course is offered toLevel II students only.)

Students who follow FSC214α are not eligible to follow FSC225α (Health re-lated physical fitness and wellness) and vice versa

Time Allocation: 15 hrs of theory and 30 hrs of practical lessons

Course Objective: To achieve greater success in life by learning to integrate mind andbodyOutline of the Syllabus:

1. Assessment of personal potential: Basic human physiology(a map of self), Mindbody Dynamics, Principles of winning mind, Pathophysiology of disease

2. Principals of life: Science of Yoga in Physical Fitness & Health, Proper relaxation,Proper breathing, Proper Food, Maintaining a youthful mind, Eliminating toxins fromyour life, Cultivating flexibility and creativity

3. Sports Nutrition for Health and Performance: Importance of carbohydrate,lipid and protein as building blocks, role of vitamins and minerals in nutrition, role ofnutrients in man, nutritional requirements for pre-, during and post competition

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4. Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation: Incidence, severity and mechanisms of sportsinjuries, injuries due to extreme heat, Strategies for prevention of sports injuries,methods of recovery, Rehabilitation of skin, muscles, ligaments and bones

5. First Aid

6. Basic Physiology of Sports and Exercises: Proper Exercises, Avoid Exercises,Prevent of Injuries, Lever system and body mechanism

7. Testing and Measurement: Evaluation of Testing, Evaluation of Measurements

8. Weight Training for Sports: Physical Fitness through Weight Training, Schedulefor Weight Training Programme for various sports

9. Sports Skill: Knowledge of Fundamental Skills, Rules of the Game, Competition

(80% attendance is required to be eligible for the final examination)

Assessment method: Theory and practical examination (also, a team project needs to becompleted)

Marks: Theory - 50 marks and Practical - 50 marks.A student should obtain a minimum of 20 marks from the theory paper and minimum of 20marks from practical to be eligible for a grade C or better for the course. (When a studentdoes not meet this minimum requirement, he/she will only be eligible for a maximum gradeof D. )

FSC2122: Active CitizenshipTime Allocation: 32 hrs of lectures

Course Unit ObjectivesThe objectives of this course unit is

• to develop self- and social awareness

• to understand how identities and cultures form and to value different perspectives

• to build trust and understanding within and between communities through dialogue

• to recognize the nature of citizen rights and responsibilities

• to develop motivation to act for long term benefit of society

• to develop skills in social development project planning, management and delivery

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the course unit, students should be able to

• understand sense of identity and how cultures are formed, influenced and changed

• engage in respectful dialogue through active listening and responding appropriately

• arrive at good social decision

• recognize the need to uphold human rights

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• demonstrate leadership skills and skills in social development project planning

• assess the benefits a project may bring and to measure achievements

Course ContentIntroduction to Active Citizens, Me: Identity and culture, self-awareness, How identitiesand cultures form, Me and You: Intercultural dialogue, learn and share through dialogue,We together: Local and global communities, Interplay of culture, community and society,Citizen rights and responsibilities, Skills in social action project planning, management anddelivery, Identify problems and approaches to bringing solutions

Methods of teaching and learningReading materials, Lectures, Problems Solving, LMS, Audio-Video and live demonstrations,group activities, presentations

Method of Assessment

• Continuous assessment 50%

• End Semester Examination 50%

References

British Council Active Citizens website( http : //activecitizens.britishcouncil.org )

FSC3112: Management

• Introduction to Management

– The Definition of Management

– The four Management Functions

– Management types and Skills

– Management-and New Work place

• Managerial Decision making

– Types of Decisions and problems

– Decision making Models

– Decision making steps

– New decision approaches for the New Work place

• Change and Development

– Forces for change

– Need for Chance

– Resistance to Change (force -field Analysis)

– Organizational Developments

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• Leadership is Organization

– The Nature of Leadership

– Leadership Vs Management

– Leadership traits

– Behavioural approach

– Contingency approach

– Change Leadership

• Motivation in Organization

– The Concept of Motivation

– Foundations of Motivation

– Content Perspectives on Motivation

– Price Perspectives on Motivation

– Motivating is the new Workplace

• Team in Organization

– Teams at Work

– Types of Teams

– Team Process

– Managing Team Conflict

• Human Resource Management

– The Strategic Role of HRM

– Alternating an Effective Workplace

– Developing an Effective Workplace

FSC3122: Accounting

• Introduction to Basic Accounting

– Introduction of Business

– Introduction of accounting equation

– Theory of double entry

• Process of recording and preparing accounts

– Document used in collecting information for book keeping purposes

– Recording transactions in books of prime entry

– Posting them to the ledger

– Balancing of accounts and preparation of the trail balance

• Preparation of final accounts introducing minor adjustment.

• Bank transactions and related accounting work

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– Opening of a current account

– Cheque transactions

– Preparation of cashbook with bank column

– Preparation of bank reconciliation statements

• Manufacturing Accounts

– Transactions of manufacturing concerns

– Preparation of manufacturing accounts

• Accounts of non- trading concerns.

– Transactions of non-trading concerns

– Introduction of receipts and payments accounts

– Introduction of income and expenditure accounts

– Preparation of statements of affairs

• Petty cash procedures

– Recognize patty Expenses in an office

– Introduction of imprest system

– Posting the totals to the respective accounts

• Accounting Concepts.

– Various aspects of accounting concepts

FSC3132: Speech Communication

• Introduction to the theory of speaking

– Speakers and Audiences:Unity and communication, learning about audiences, Accommodation and civility

• Foundations of speaking:Dimensions of speech,

– The practical and formal;The interpersonal, Roles speaking as a social action

– Speech communications:Variables, speech communication noise, Human conditions and interactions Iden-tification, Use of speech, Speaking situations

– Disciplines of speech communication:Defensive response, Trust, Social nature, Questions about you, You and yourgroup, you and society

• Making choices about what to speak:Audience, age, gender, cultural and ethnic Identity, speeches to inform, speeches per-suade, The thesis of speech, Extemporaneous speech

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• Organizing the speech:Preparing outlines, Headings and indentations, Coordinate points and subordinatepoints, Speech outline,

– Speech analysis:The introduction, the thesis, The body, The conclusion

• Face to face interaction:Oral, writers written, commercial Interpersonal awareness. Forces against identifica-tions Cohesive meaning and emphasis Model speech outlines.

• Development of ideas:materials and use of audio visual aids.

• Verbal materials:Use of statistics, quotations and authority, selecting materials finding material, citingsources, space of outlines

• Persuasion:Three assumption of persuasion

– Bases in modes of proof:Logical proof, Psychological proof/Maslow’s theory

Personal proof:Credibility

Bases in Organization:Direct Patterns, Indirect Patterns, Combined Patterns, Monroe’s PatternsBases in Language- clarify, liveliness, variety, acceptability, Bases in delivery, Answer-ing Persuasive message, Sample analysis, Model speech outlines

• Speaking and Listening:Certainty Interaction Vs probability, Objecting Vs subjective forms of reasoning Ob-stacles to critical thinking, Cognitive emotional, strengthening critical thinking

• Listener:Goals of Listening:Listening Problems, Improving listening, Good audience

• Language and purpose:Language Symbols, Social agreement, Denotation Identification and Connotation, Fa-cilitating

• Identifying:Your self, Nonverbal Behavior, Nonverbal strategies, Eye Contact Voice,

Articulation, Pronunciation, and enunciation

• Personal and Social goals:Personnel and social growth, Subject of speaking, Wording the questions for discussion,Strategic format for discussion, Panel discussion, Symposium

– Interpersonal Problem:Mob rule, Qualities of successful group Interaction

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• Speech Preparation for Special Occasions:Impromptu speech, The announcement, Speech of introduction, After dinner speech,Nomination speech, Presentation speech, Acceptance speech, Welcome speech, Re-sponse to welcome speech

• Types of public speaking:Information speaking, Speech designs (spatial, categorical comparison and contrast,sequential, Causation combined historical combined causation), Persuasive speaking,Ceremonial speaking (Tribute, acceptance, introduction, inspiration after dinner)

• Group communication:Speeches for analysis, Model speech

• Research in communication:Library, Correspondence, Direct observations

Hours - 30; Practical Hours - 25

FSC3bP2: Research ProjectA Student may do an individual research project under a chosen supervisor(s). A projectreport must be submitted. A presentation/viva will be held at the end of the semester.

11.2 Optional Course Units offered in Semester II

FSC225α Health related physical fitness and wellnessFSC2212 Active Citizen Community ProjectFSC3212 Marketing ManagementFSC3242 Human Resource ManagementFSC3252 Scientific writing and communication (Compulsary for B.Sc. Special Degree Students)

FSC225α: Health Related Physical Fitness and WellnessThis course is offered to Level II students during the first semester. Students who followFSC214α are not eligible to follow FSC225α (Health related physical fitness and wellness)and vice versaTime Allocation: 60 hrs of practical lessons

Course Objectives: Learning to prevent sports accidents and disease through regularexercise and weight training

• To detail the meaning and importance of health-related physical fitness

• To assist the student in the acquisition of basic knowledge related to resistance training,exercise programs and conditioning

• To improve the student’s physical capacities through participation in specified trainingprograms and experiences.

• To develop an appreciation for the importance of physical activity/exercise in mainte-nance of a healthy body

Outline of the Syllabus:

• Benefits of regular physical activity/exercise (e.g. prevention of disease)

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• Use of weight training for increasing muscle strength and endurance

• Use of aerobic activity (e.g. running, fitness walking, aerobics) to improve cardio-respiratory function

• Use of range of motion exercise to improve flexibility and prevent injury

• Use of physical activity/exercise to improve body composition

Practical schedule: Students will be able to use the training facility at the gymnasiumThey are required to maintain an exercise/activity/weight-lifting chart

• 1st week: walking, running, aerobic dance

• 2nd week: Exercise principles & techniques, Prevention & care of injuries

• 3rd week: Introduction to Weight training & weight management

• 4th week: Weight training/lifting (step by step)

• 5th - 15th week: regular physical/aerobic activities, exercise program and weight train-ing program (All students start with 12 min. of aerobic activity working towardsreaching their individual Target Heart Rate and add 1-2 min. per session to reach20-30 min. of continuous activity by the end of the course) (For weight training, stu-dents determine their individual 10-repetition maximum and work towards reachingthe target in progression)

• Assessment method: Continuous assessments (30%) and final practical examination(70%)

• 80% attendance is required to be eligible for the final examination

FSC2212: Active Citizen Community ProjectThis course is offered to Level II students who follow FSC2122 (Active Citizenship).Time Allocation: 60 hrs of practical lessons

Course Objective

• to workout needs assessment

• to develop skills in social action project planning

• to identify and consult key stakeholders

• to assess risks involved in a community project

• to experience implementation of a project

• to complete a project successfully

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the course unit, students should be able

• to conduct a needs assessment of a particular community

• to engage in respectful dialogue with community leaders and other stake holders

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• to make right decisions

• to respect cultures, religions and communities

• to display skills in leadership and in social development project planning and imple-mentation

• to assess the benefits of the project and to measure achievements

Course ContentNeeds assessment, planning the project, project proposal submission, proposal revision, ap-proval of the project, implementation, project presentation, Evaluation.

Methods of Teaching and Learningand learning Reading material, community surveys, discussions, proposal writing, imple-mentation, group activities, presentations.

Method of Assessment

• Continuous assessment - 50%

• Report and Presentation - 50%

ReferencesBritish Council Active Citizens website( http : //activecitizens.britishcouncil.org )

FSC 3212: Marketing Management

Course ObjectiveThis course unit expects to provide students with an understanding of the key conceptsof marketing philosophy by providing insights into the role of marketing in contemporarybusiness organisations.

Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the course unit, the students should be able to;

• Understand the Marketing Philosophy

• Understand the Marketing Management process

• Appraise the role of Marketing function in contemporary businesses

Course Content

1. Understanding the Critical Role of MarketingIntroduction to Marketing, Evolution of Marketing

2. Creating and Capturing Customer ValueCustomer Value and Satisfaction, The Marketing Process, Marketing Mix

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3. Analyzing the Marketing EnvironmentThe Companys Microenvironment, The Companys Macroenvironemnt

4. Consumer Markets and Consumer Buying BehaviourModel of Consumer Behavior, The Buyer Decision Process

5. Business Markets and Business Buying BehaviourModel of Business Behaviour, The Business Buying Process

6. Managing Marketing Information to Gain Customer Insights Marketing informationsystem (MIS)

7. Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy: Creating Value for Target Customers MarketSegmentation, Market Targeting, Differentiation and Positioning

8. Products, Services, and Branding Strategy Product and Services Decisions BrandingStrategy: Building Strong Brands

9. New-Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies New-Product Develop-ment Process Product Life-Cycle Strategies

10. Pricing Strategies Internal and External Considerations Affecting Price Decisions New-Product, Product Mix and Price Adjustment Strategies

11. Marketing Channels The Nature and Importance of Marketing Channels The Role ofRetailing and Wholesaling

12. Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy The Promotion Mix Advertising, SalesPromotion, Personal Selling, Public Relations, Direct and Online Marketing The Com-munications Process

13. Creating Competitive Advantage Competitor Analysis Competitive Strategies

14. Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing

FSC3242: Human Resource Management

Course Objectives:This course simply introduces the functions of Human Resources Management in the de-velopment of an effective work force in an organization and make the student capable ofhandling of issues in Human Resources Management with special reference to Sri Lankancontext.

Expected Outcomes:On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

• Explain the human resources management process and its importance to Organiza-tional effectiveness

• Understand the processes related to the design, implementation and administration ofhuman resource management programs in an organization.

• Identify various challenges facing the management of human resources

• Explain the strategic role of human resources management

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Method of Assessment:

• End semester examination- 60%

• Continuous assessment- 40%

Course content:

1. Introduction to Human Resource Management

2. Iob Design and Iob Analysis

3. Human Resource Planning

4. Recruitment & Selection

5. Hiring & Employee , Induction

6. Human Resource Development

7. Employee Performance Evaluation

8. Career Management

9. Employee Compensation & welfare Management

10. Employee and Labor Relations

11. Employee Movements

12. Employee Health and Safety Management

13. Employee Discipline Management

14. Employee Grievances Handling

Recommended readings:

1. Opatha H.H.D.N.P. (2009), Human Resource Management, Sri Lanka.

2. Dessler G, (2008), Human Resource Management, 11th ed, Prentice Hall of India; NewDelhi.

FSC3252: Scientific writing and communication .

Target group: B.Sc. Special Degree student (Level I/ compulsory), B.Sc. General Degreestudent (Level III/ optional).

Time Allocation: 20 lecture hrs and 30 practical hrs.

Outline of the Syllabus: Communicating science; The ABC of science communication,Types of written communication (i.e. memo, report, letter, manual, description, populararticle, thesis, scientific paper), Scientific and popular writing, Precise writing and Language(i.e. coherence, choice of words, active and tight writing, parallel structure, transitions tolink ideas), Components of the scientific paper, Presenting statistics, Designing effectivetables and figures, Writing abstracts, Literature search and referencing, Tools for effective

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search (i.e. ISI web, Scopus and journal data bases), Planing and preparing oral presen-tations, Performing oral presentation, Designing an effective poster, Poster presentations,Ethics in publishing (i.e. fabrication, falsification and plagiarism), Ownership and author-ship of data, Journal selection, Indexing and journal impact factors, Publication process.

Assessment method: Students will be evaluated on writing (50%) and communication(50%) skills. Writing assessment(s) may include writing a small review in their subjectspecialties or case studies based on critical evaluation/ analysis of published abstracts andscientific papers. Communication skills will be evaluated through oral/ poster presentations.

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12 Learning Resources

12.1 Library Facilities

12.1.1 Introduction

The Library of University of Ruhuna being a central research library in the southern regionof Sri Lanka caters for vast variety of communities in the country. The Ruhuna UniversityLibrary has four branch libraries in addition to the Main Library,which serve the Faculty ofAgricultural at Mapalana, Faculty of Engineering at Hapugala and Faculty of Medicine atKarapitiya and Mahamodara.

Main Library located in the Wellamadama university premises which serves the com-munities of five faculties; Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Fisheriesand Marine Science & Technology, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Management and Financeand Faculty of Graduate Studies. In addition to that services are provided for outsidecommunities too.

12.1.2 Staff of the Library

Staff of the Library of University of Ruhuna consisted of 12 Academic staff members andtwo administrative staff members.

Academic Staff MembersLibrarian Mr. Ananda Karunaratne

B.Dev. Studies (Statistics) (Honours) (Colombo),Dip. in Lib. & Inf. Science (Kelaniya),MSSc. (Lib. & Inf. Science) (Kelaniya)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. S. L. Gammanpila(Faculty of Agriculture) B.Sc. Agri (Hons) (Ruhuna),

MLS (Colombo)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. N. Hettiarachchi(Technical Services) B.Sc.(Hons) (Ruhuna),

MSSc. (Lib. & Inf. Science) (Kelaniya)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. U.A. LalB.A. (Hons) (Peradeniya),MSSc. (Lib. & Inf. Science) (Kelaniya)(On sabbatical leave)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. J. J. GarusingArachchiB.A. (Hons) (Kelaniya)MLS (Colombo)(Reading for PhD)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. T. KuruppuArachchiB.Sc.(Hons)(Ruhuna)MLS (Colombo)Reading for Ph.D. (Australia)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. K. T. S. Pushpakumara(Faculty of Medicine) B.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna)

MLS (Colombo)

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Academic Staff MembersSenior Assistant Librarian Mr. K.H. Ramanayaka

B.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna),MSSc. (Lib. & Inf. Science) (Kelaniya),Reading for Ph.D. (China)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. I.D.K.L. FernandoB.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna)M.ISM. (Colombo)

Senior Assistant Librarian Mrs. Sakunthala Senevirathna(Cataloguing and Classification) B.A. -Lib Sci. (Hons) (Kelaniya),

Dip. in Journalism (Colombo),MSSc. (Lib. & Inf. Science) (Kelaniya)

Assistant Librarian Ms. P. K. Jayasekara(Faculty of Engineering) B.Sc. Agri (Hons) (Ruhuna)

Reading for MLS(Colombo)

Assistant Librarian Mr. P.G. Nishantha(Faculty of Medicine) B.Sc. (Hons) (J’Pura)

Reading for MLS (Colombo)

Administrative Staff MembersSenior Assistant Registrar Mr. C.P.K. Edirisinghe(Library Services) BA. (Hons)(J’Pura)

PDBA (Ruhuna)

Senior Assistant Registrar Mrs. G.A. Jagathi Hemmali(Library Services)

12.1.3 Hours of Opening

A description of hours of opening is given in Table 1.

Table 3: Description of hours of opening.

Description of the period Days of opening Hours of opening

SemesterMonday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.Saturdays 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Sundays closed

StudyLeaveAndExaminationMonday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

LongVacationMonday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Saturdays 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Sundays Closed

Public Holidays and Poya Days – Closed

Note: Opening hours of the library may be revised.

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12.1.4 Library Collections

The library consisted of sections for lending, reference, periodicals and special collections.In detailed descriptions of library collections are given below.

• Lending Section : Lending section is located in the second floor of the Library.Lending section issues books for a period of two weeks to undergraduates. If neededwhich can be extended for another two weeks through the ”ISURu” database.

• Reference Section : This section is located in the first floor of the Library. Referencesection includes reference materials and permanent reference materials. Reference ma-terials are issued to students for overnight use. Reference materials could be borrowedbetween 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and should be returned before 10.00 a.m. of the duedate.

Permanent reference materials (such as encyclopaedias, dictionaries, glossaries andother valuable books) are intended strictly for reference within the library. Readingfacilities are provided in this section.

• Periodical Section : Periodical section is located in the first floor of the Library. Theperiodical section consists with different kinds of printed and online resources, such as;back volumes of printed journals, newsletters, printed periodicals currently subscribedby University of Ruhuna Library, online databases subscribed through Consortium ofAcademic Libraries of Sri Lanka (CONSAL) and past examination papers.

Printed periodicals currently subscribed by University of Ruhuna Library

1. Scientific American

2. National Geographic Magazine

3. Time magazine

4. Lanka Monthly Digest

5. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka

6. �(�È(��

Databases subscribed through Consortium of Academic Libraries of Sri Lanka (CON-SAL)

1. Emerald

2. Taylor & Francis

3. SAGE Research Methods Online

4. Oxford University Press

5. Wiley online Journal

6. HINARI

7. AGORA

8. OARE

Printed materials available in periodical section are meant to be used within the Li-brary. This collection is opened from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekdays.

• The Sri Lanka Collection (Ceylon room) : This collection is arranged in aseparate room in the first floor. The library materials, which are useful to obtainvarious information about Sri Lanka, are arranged in this collection, such as;

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1. Government publications (Annual reports, statistical reports)

2. Rohana collection

3. Copies of Master’s and Doctoral theses of Academic staff and students of theUniversity of Ruhuna

4. Professor Justin Labrooy collection

5. Professor Alawaththagoda Premadasa collection

6. Newspaper collection

Readers may not allow to remove library resources from this collection. This collectionis opened from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekdays.

• Legal Deposit Collection : Legal Deposit Collection is located in the second floorof the Library. Legal Deposit Collection is the latest collection in Main Library., Uni-versity of Ruhuna. The University of Ruhuna has become fortunate to join the groupof institutes in Sri Lanka that have been maintaining legal deposit collections since2013. This collection consisted of all the publications published within Sri Lanka since1990. Currently, this valuable collection consisting of about 200,000 items includ-ing books, newspapers, journals, magazines, handbooks, annual reports, pamphlets,government publications such as gazettes, hansards, acts and school text books, pro-ceedings, posters etc. written in various languages. These items are stored underpreservative conditions and only available for reference within the collection. Thiscollection is opened from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekdays.

• Colour Plate Collection : Colour plate collection is located in the first floor of thelibrary. This collection consisted of books with valuable colour images. Colour platecollection is kept in a locked glass cupboard in the Reference section of the library forcareful preservation. Students need to make a request to use this collection.

12.1.5 Library Resource Classification

The library materials in the University of Ruhuna Library is organized according to theDewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. DDC helps to arrange library materials bydiscipline. The main classes of DDC are shown in Table 2.

Table 4: Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system.

DDC Number Discipline000 Computer science and general works100 Philosophy and Psychology200 Religion300 Social Sciences400 Language500 Natural sciences and Mathematics600 Technology (Applied science)700 Arts; Fine arts and decorative arts800 Literature and rhetoric900 Geography and history

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12.1.6 Library Catalogue

An Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is a computerized online database of all theresources held in the library. Users can use OPAC to search library materials available inthe library. It can be accessed from URL: isuru.lib.ruh.ac.lk. OPAC provides facilities tosearch library materials using keywords, title, author, subject, ISBN, series and call number

12.1.7 Library Services

• Ask a Librarian Service : Senior Assistant Librarians and Assistant Librarians ofthe University of Ruhuna Library provide reference services to the library users withdirection to library materials, advices on library collections and services and searchingmultiple kinds of information from multiple sources.

• Skill Development Programs : Library of University of Ruhuna is currently con-ducting Information Literacy course modules in Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sci-ence & Technology, Faculty of Agricultural, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty ofMedicine. The main purpose of these modules is to develop students information lit-eracy and library skills. Academic staff of the library facilitates students throughoutthe course module with comprehensive theoretical and practical work.

In addition to this course unit, library conducting continuous student orientation,training and support with information management through workshops and seminars.

• Inter-Library Loans (ILL) : Any book and photocopies of research articles in jour-nals, which are not available in the University of Ruhuna Library, but available else-where, could be obtained via inter-library loan. readers who wish to avail themselvesof the faculty should use the application available at the Library Office.

• Library Resource Centre : Library Resource Centre provides following facilities;Computer Lab - 20 users can occupy at a time Library Auditorium - can be used for80 users with the modern electronic facilities

• Photocopying Service : The Library provides a photocopying service for those whorequires copies of reference materials available in the Library. An agency photocopyservice was installed to the Library.

• Student Counselling : The student counselling service of the library provides ser-vices and programs which promote the personal development and psychological well-being of students. Students have the opportunity to discuss their various psychological,social and financial issues or any other difficulties they face during their university ed-ucation and library use. counselling services maintain strict confidently.

• Outreach Programs : Library of University of Ruhuna is conducting workshops,training programs and awareness programs to enhance the information literacy skills ofteacher librarians, library science students and different target populations in Southernprovince.

12.1.8 Library Membership

Full membership of the library is available to all registered undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of University of Ruhuna. All students are required to register at the library byusing the application form provided.

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• Borrowing Library Resources : With the exception of certain categories (i.e.Permanent reference materials, dictionaries, atlases, books under special collectionsetc.) all other books may be borrowed. The university record book or identity cardmust be produced when borrowing books. Books may be borrowed before 5.00 p.m.Details about the number of books can be borrowed is given in Table 3.

Table 5: Number of books that can be borrowed by students

Degree program and Level Lending books Reference books Electronic mediaLevel I 03 01 01Level II 04 02 01Level III 05 02 01Level IV 06 02 01Postgraduate 03 01 -

Note - Level I students are only allowed to borrow one ‘Student centred learning’material.

• Returning Library Resources : Borrowed books must be returned by 9.00 a.m.on the due date. Borrowers remain responsible for books, which are issued to them.

If an issued book is lost or damaged, the matter should be reported to the libraryimmediately. Borrower has to replace it with a new copy of the same edition orsubsequent edition within due date. If the book is not available in the market, theborrower will be charged for the replacement cost of the book and a processing fee of25% from the value of the book.

All library resources borrowed must be returned and all outstanding fines must bepaid when a student leaves the university. Users who fail to fulfil their obligationsmay have their degree certificate withheld until they return the borrowed resourcesand pay the fine.

• Fines and Payments : A fine of Rs.1.00 per day will be imposed in respect of eachbook borrowed from lending section, if not returned by the due date. A fine of Rs.3.00per day will be imposed in respect of each book borrowed from reference section, if notreturned by the due date. All payments should be made to the Shroff of the University.

12.1.9 Science Faculty Library

This library was established on financial assistance provided by the Asian DevelopmentBank. This is only a reference library, and possesses a specialized collection of ScienceBooks, Periodicals and Journals. Several computers with internet access is available in thelibrary. Undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Faculty are allowed to use thislibrary.

• Library Staff : Library AssistantMrs. Umane Bogahawatta

• Opening Hours : The library is open from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm to4.00 pm on weekdays.

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12.2 English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)

The English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU), located in the Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences, is common to all faculties of the University. It offers academic programmesaimed at developing in the undergraduates English language skills.

12.2.1 Staff of ELTU

Name Educational / Professional QualificationsK.S.G.S. Nishantha (S.L.-II) B.A.(Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya),Head/ELTU M.A. in Applied Linguistics-TESL(Newcastle),

MPhil in Linguistics (Kelaniya)W. Wijesinghe (S.L.-II) B.A. (Colombo), M.A. (Kelaniya),

Dilploma in ELT(Tertiary)(Colombo),MPhil in Linguistics (Kelaniya)

S.G.S. Samaraweera (P.L) B.A. (J’pura), M.A.(Kelaniya),MPhil in Linguistics (Kelaniya),PhD (Reading)

Indu Gamage(P.L) B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya),MPhil (Kelaniya)(Reading)

Ruwan Gunawardene(P.L) BA (Hon) ( Sabaragamuwa), M.A. (Kelaniya),MPhil (J’pura)(Reading)

N. Dissanayake (P.L) B.A. (Kelaniya), M.A. (Kelaniya)(Reading)A. J. G. Hettiarchchi BA (Peradeniya), Dip. In TESLJ.W. Gnanathilaka Dip. In TESL, CEELT (Cambridge)

12.2.2 English Courses offered by ELTU

• Intensive Course in English : The unit offers an intensive course in English foruniversity entrants prior to the commencement of the first academic year dependingon the time available. The duration of this course depends on the time permittedbefore the commencement of the academic prgramme.

• Courses offered during academic years

Introduction:The ELTU offers a three-year compulsory programme of English for the BSc under-graduates of the Faculty of Science in three levels termed as Preliminary, Intermediateand Advanced. In this programme the students are provided with handouts preparedby the ELTU based on lesson materials extracted from textbooks. The lessons aremeant to boost the four major skills of communication identified as reading, writing,listening and speaking and student-centered interactive teaching and learning is con-sidered the main mechanism applied in classroom management.

• Level IENG1b10: Preliminary English for Science Students

This non-credit course unit will continue for the second semester. A grade will begiven at the end of the final examination.Course Outline for Semester I: Preliminary English I

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1. Listening & SpeakingInformation gap - Listening & speaking activitiesDescriptions - Describing events & things

Properties & shapesLocation structure

Interviews - Formal & informal interviewsGiving instructions - Use of the imperative formSituational Dialogues - How to adapt unconsciously to various language situations

2. ReadingStudents are trained to understand and extract required information from a va-riety of simple written texts. Texts providing a sound basis for the study ofScientific and technological subjects in English are used.

3. WritingMechanics of writing, Sentence writing, Paragraph writingPreparing a variety of charts, tables, graphs etc. and describing/filling themDescribing: Properties & shapesLocation & structure

4. Grammar Simple sentence, Identifying parts of speech, Nouns countable/uncountableAdjectives, Subject-Verb agreement, ‘be’ - ‘do’ - ‘have’, Present Simple (active-passive)Past simple (active passive), Present Continuous (active-passive)Past Continuous (active-passive), Adverbs, Transforms of above (negative & in-terrogative), Determiners, Prepositions.

• Course Outline for Semester II: Preliminary English II

1. Listening & SpeakingInformation gap listening & speakingListening comprehension, listening to different genres of EnglishNote-taking, Developing the efficiency of note-taking & note takingSpeaking on given topicDescribing a process using notes & diagrams

2. ReadingStudents are trained to understand and extract required information from a va-riety of written texts. Texts providing a sound basis for the study of scientificand technological subjects in English are used. In addition they are exposed toacademic texts with various registers and general reading material.

3. WritingWriting definitions, Paragraph writing, Cloze writing, Guided writingParallel writing, Organizational writing, Report writing, Describing processes &measurements

4. GrammarPresent Perfect, Past Perfect, Future Simple Perfect, Relative Clauses /PronounsPassive Voice of above forms, Transforms of above, Complex sentencesConditionals

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• Level IIENG2b10: Intermediate English for Science Students

This non-credit course unit will continue for the second semester. A grade will begiven at the end of the final examination.

Course Outline for Semester I: Intermediate English I

1. Listening and Speaking

– Listening Comprehension, Listening to different genres and accents of En-glish.

– Further development of the efficiency of note-taking and note-making

– Speaking and conducting a discussion on a given topic.

2. ReadingStudents are trained to do intensive and extensive reading related to their re-spective field of study. They are also expected to read the texts provided by theELTU and do the relevant exercises.

3. Writing

– Further practice in, Paragraph writing ,Cloze writing and Report writing

– Information transfer - (Describing graphs, charts etc., and constructing thembased on a given description)

4. Grammar

– Revision of passive forms

– Passive perfect aspects

– Relative clauses

– Combining sentences

– Participles

– The Infinitive and the Gerund

– Order of words

5. Teaching ProcessEnd Semester Exam: 100 marks

Course Outline for Semester II: Intermediate English II


– Listening Comprehension, Listening to a variety of speeches and discussionsin English.

– Listening to lectures in English and making notes in real life situations

– Training students to deliver a paper.

2. Reading

– Reading and understanding academic texts related to the students’ field ofstudy.

– Getting them to read and understand selected extracts from scientific journalsand reports.

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3. Writing

– Writing a detailed report on scientific experiments.

– Using notes prepared by the students to write a comprehensive passage on agiven topic.

– Preparing a paper which is to be presented.

4. Grammar

– Complex sentences

– Simultaneous actions

– Words followed by prepositions

– lauses of time, place, manner etc.

In addition to the teaching process followed in the previous semester, studentswill be exposed to audio and video cassette recordings.

• Level IIIENG3b10: Advanced English for Science Students

This non-credit course unit will continue for the Second Semester. A grade will begiven at the end of the final examination.Course Outline for Semester I: Advanced English I

1. Listening and speaking

– Listening Comprehension: Listening to reports, presentations at Seminarsconferences etc. (international level)

– Using Internet and other electronic media to listen and make notes and followup with discussions

– Conducting discussions and debates on controversial issues.

2. ReadingStudents are further trained to do intensive and extensive reading related totheir respective field of study. They are also expected to read extracts takenfrom the (Library) books and other reading material and practice note making,paraphrasing and summarizing.

3. Writing

– Practice writing essays composed of several related paragraphs .

– Preparing presentations and reports.

– Writing reports based on a survey or research.

– Further practice in analytic writing based on graphs, charts tables etc.

– Writings letters or etc.

4. GrammarAnalyzing complex and compound sentences Identifying the head noun and themain verb of a sentence.Different types of clauses.Comparative sentences.Direct and indirect speech.

5. Teaching processThe students are provided with handouts prepared by the ELTU and lessonscopied from the course texts. The four skills, VIZ listening, speaking, reading

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and writing are integrated into the lessons. As learning a language is basicallya skill, a limited number of students are allocated to a class in order to providethem with sufficient opportunity for practice.

End semester Exam: 100 marks

• Course Outline for Semester II: Advanced English II


– Listening comprehension: Listening to a variety of speeches and discussionsin English.

– Listening to lectures in English and making notes in real life situations .

– Training students to deliver a paper.

2. Reading:

– Reading selected extracts from scientific writing paying special attention tostyle and organization.

– Further practice in understanding new words by identifying Prefixes stemsand suffixes and also longer sentences by identifying clauses and phrases.

– Further practice in paraphrasing and summering

3. Writing

– Writing lab reports

– Writing a detailed report or scientific experiments.

– Using notes prepared by the students to write a comprehensive passage on agive topic.

– Preparing a paper, which is to be presented.

4. Grammar:

– Revision of all major aspects of grammar done so far.

– Exercises on analyzing sentences (finite , non-finite and verb less clauses)

– Phrasal and prepositional verbs

– Transformation of sentences

5. Teaching processThe students are provided with handouts prepared by the ELTU and lessonscopied from the course texts. The four skills, viz., listening, speaking, readingand writing are integrated into the lessons. As learning a language is basicallya skill, a limited number of students are allocated to a class in order to providethem with sufficient opportunity for practice.

Duration: For each Semester: 30 hours (02 hours/week × 15 weeks)

Assessment: Year end examination

i. Students can sit both Level I & II examinations in the second year. If Level IIis passed then the certificate would not be issued until Level I is completed in arepeat attempt. In such cases they can repeat only Level I examination.

ii. If a final year student has failed Level I but passed Level II then he/she may beallowed to sit both Level I and Level III examinations in the final year. However,Level I should be passed to receive certificate.

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• Requirement of English Language for obtaining the B.Sc. Degree : In orderto obtain the B.Sc. (General) Degree, it is compulsory that students pass Level I andLevel II examinations in English. In the case of Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree,in addition to the above levels, they should also obtain a pass in Level III examination.

12.3 Department of Physical Education

Activities pertaining to sports and recreation are conducted by the Department of PhysicalEducation. The Department is advised by a sports advisory board, which consists of officialsof the department and two academics from each of the faculties. Whenever necessary,external assistance is sought for coaching on part time basis.

Staff of Department of Physical Education

Designation NameDirector Mr. P. N. Weerasinghe, B.Com. Sp. (Sri J’Pura),

Sports Dip. (Ministry of Sports)

Instructors

Mrs. S. V. K. de Silva, Sports Dip. (Ministry of Sports)Mr. K. H. Keerthi Kumara, B.A. (Kel)Mr. P. K. Sanath Chandana, Teacher Training (Ministry of Education)Mr. J.P.A.N.M. de Silva, (B.Sc. Kelaniya)

Our Vision“To socialize a law-abiding and socially productive graduate with the ability of effectiveleadership qualities and fair decision making, who is physically and mentally well balanced”

There are numerous student sports activities organized by the Department of PhysicalEducation including both indoor and outdoor sports. A gymnasium with training facilitiesis located in the Wellamadama University Complex for indoor sports and it is open for thestudents after 10.00 a.m. on weekdays up to 7.00 p.m. The department has well equippedStrength Training Hall to develop the Physical Fitness for specially Sportsmen/women andother students.

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13 Sports and Recreation

Facilities for Sports

At present, Department of Physical Education provides the facilities for following indoorsports:

• Basketball (Men and Women)

• Badminton (Men and Women)

• Table Tennis (Men and Women)

• Weight Lifting (Men and Women)

• Volleyball (Men and Women)

• Chess (Men & Women)

• Taekwondo (Men & Women)

• Carrom (Men & Women)

• Netball (Women)

• Wrestling (Men)

• Karate (Men, Women)

Outdoor sports facilities are provided to students at Wellamadama University grounds.Following sports facilities are made available free of charge to all students.

• Athletics (Men and Women)

• Hockey (Men and Women)

• Elle (Men and Women)

• Cricket (Men)

• Football (Men)

• Rugger (Men)

• Swimming (Men and Women)

• Tennis

• Baseball (Men)

• Swimming (Men, Women)

There are annual sports events such as Inter-Faculty and Inter-University tournaments.In addition, Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) is held at a selected University once inthree years. Students are able to participate in the World University Games and AsianUniversity Championships, which is held once in two years. At the end of each two years,Colours Award Ceremony is held and those who excel in these sports activities at InterUniversity tournaments and meets are awarded colours.

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The University provides several facilities for those who participate in sports events.Sports goods are freely available to students who participate in Inter University tourna-ments/meets and also for practice sessions. A subsistence of Rs. 500.00 is paid per daywhen a student participates in an event held outside the University. For team events, therequired clothing is provided to students at a cost of only 20% of the value. For practicesessions of Inter University Championships, the University provides an allowance of Rs.50.00per day per student to have a nourishment.

We have already started two academic courses for Level II students named ”PhysicalFitness & Health Management” and ”Health Related Physical Fitness and Wellness”. Fif-teen (15) hours of theory classes and thirty (30) hours of practical classes includes for thefirst course and sixty (60) hours of practical classes for the second course.

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14 Examinations

14.1 Bachelor of Science Degree Programmes

14.1.1 The Bachelor of Science (General) Degree

The Bachelor of Science (General) Degree will include six semesters during which studentswill have to follow Core Course Units (CCU) offered by respective departments and OptionalCourse Units (OCU) acceptable to the Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna. The Bach-elor of Science (General) Degree Examination will consist of end of semester examinationsfor theory Course Units. In the case of practical units, examinations will be held as desiredby respective departments.

A candidate shall be eligible for the conferment of the Bachelor of Science (General)Degree after the successful completion of all requirements (as specified in the Sections 14.2and 14.3) within a maximum period of five academic years from the date of entry to theUniversity of Ruhuna.

14.1.2 The Bachelor of Science ( Special) Degree

The duration of the special degree programme is four academic years (eight semesters),inclusive of Levels I & II of the General Degree and Levels I & II of the Special Degree.

During the four academic years of the degree programme, a student shall complete courseunits of 120 credits with a minimum of 52 credits of course units from the subject of spe-cialization during Level I and Level II of the Special Degree programme subjected to theapproval of the department of his/her subject of specialization. Furthermore, a special de-gree student shall carry out a research project, shall acquire additional skills (seminar, essay,etc) and may undergo practical/industrial training.

It is compulsary for B.Sc. (Specail) Degree students to pass FSC3252-Scientific Writingand Research Course Unit.

The Special Degree consists of examinations at the end of each semester or at the endof course unit for the theory course units and other examinations for practical course units,research project, industrial/practical training and additional skills (essay, seminars) unitswhich are decided by respective departments.

A candidate shall be eligible for the conferment of the Bachelor of Science (Special)Degree after the successful completion of all requirements (as specified in the Sections 14.2and 14.3) within a maximum period of six academic years from the date of entry to theUniversity of Ruhuna.

14.1.3 Attendance:

The minimum attendance for theory and/or practical classes should be 80% for a studentto be eligible to appear for the examination(s) of relevant course unit. Those who do notfulfill this requirement will be considered as to have failed in that particular Course Unit.

B.Sc. (General) Degree: In the event if a student fails to maintain at least 40% at-tendance for any of the practical course units of Level I of the general degree programme,he/she will not be allowed to sit for the examination of that particular course unit even asa repeat student and hence he/she has to leave the university.

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B.Sc. (Special) Degree: In the event if a student fails to maintain at least 40% at-tendance for any of the practical course units of Level I of the special degree programme,he/she will have to revert back to the general degree programme.

14.2 Examination Criteria

14.2.1 Grades allocated for Course Units

A grade will be awarded on the overall performance in each Course Unit as follows:

Grades Grade Point Value Marks Grades Grade Point Value Marks(GPV) (GPV)

A+ 4.0 85-100 C+ 2.3 45-49A 4.0 70-84 C 2.0 40-44A- 3.7 65-69 C- 1.7 35-39B+ 3.3 60-64 D+ 1.3 30-34B 3.0 55-59 D 1.0 25-29B- 2.7 50-54 E 0.0 0-24

14.2.2 Pass in a Course Unit

1. A candidate who obtains grade C or better for a course unit will be considered to havepassed in that course unit.

2. If a student fails to complete a course a grade of E will be given unless an acceptablereason is produced. In the event of given reason is accepted by the Senate on therecommendation of the Faculty Board, he/she will be considered as a candidate sittingfor the first time in a subsequent attempt for that course unit.

3. A student who obtains a C- or lower grade in a particular course unit may re-sit forthe examination in respect of that course unit for the purpose of improving the gradewithin the stipulated period. The highest grade a student can obtain is C, which is inthis instance equivalent to GPV 2.00. In the event a student obtains a lower grade,he/she will be entitled to the previous grade. Repeat candidates are not entitled toattend lectures/practical classes in the course unit in which he/she has failed.

14.2.3 Verification of Marks

Students are given the opportunity for the verification of marks after releasing results ofcourse units by paying a fee at each semester. Further detials of the process of the verificationof marks are available at the faculty office. The final reccommendation that will be madeby the committee appointed for the verification of marks will be submitted to the approvalof the Senate of the University of Ruhuna.

14.2.4 Bachelor of Science (General) Degree Examinations

Minimum Requirements for the Completion of the Bachelor of Science (General)Degree:

A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Science (General) DegreeExamination if he/she has obtained

1. a minimum of 90 credits

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2. grades of C or better from theory aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits of CCUfrom each main subject,

3. grades of D+ or better aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits of optional CourseUnits,

4. grades of C- or better in all practical CCUs, and

5. a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 or more. GPA will be calculated as follows:

GPA =



14.2.5 Award of Honours for B.Sc. (General) Degree

A candidate who has satisfied conditions given in Section 14.2.4 is eligible for an awardHonours Degree if he/she completes the requirements indicated below within three academicyears from the date of first registration securing grades of C or better aggregating to aminimum of 75 credits with grades of C or better for a minimum of 40% credits of practicalCore Course Units.

1. First Class Honours

(a) a minimum GPA of 3.70 and

(b) grades of A or better in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits.

2. Second Class (Upper Division)


(b) grades of B or better in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits.

3. Second Class (Lower Division)


(b) grades of B or better in Course Units aggregating to a minimum of 40 credits.

Subject Certification Requirement: The minimum number of credits required for asubject to be called a main subject of a three year degree would be 24 credits.

14.2.6 Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree Examinations

Minimum Requirements for the Completion of the Bachelor of Science (Special)Degree A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Science (Special) DegreeExamination if he/she has obtained the following:

1. An overall minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 for all course units followedthroughout the four academic years of the degree programme, and

2. from the Special Degree Course Units

(a) a minimum of 52 credits,

(b) grade of C or better from theory aggregating to a minimum of 60% credits,

(c) grade of C- or better in all practical course units,

(d) grade of C or better to a minimum of 75% credits for research project, indus-trial/practical training an additional skills (seminar, essay, etc.), and

(e) Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 or more for Special Degree Course Units.

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14.2.7 Award of Honours for B.Sc. (Special) Degree

A student who has fulfilled all the stipulated conditions in Section 14.2.6 shall be awardedhonours, if he/she fulfills the following additional requirements within four academic yearsfrom the date of first registration (it shall be within the power of the Senate to declare forsome specified reason that a student is eligible for the award of the honours at a subsequentoccasion) securing grades of C or better aggregating to a minimum of 48 credits from SpecialDegree Course Units.

1. First Class Honours

(a) a minimum GPA of 3.70 for Special Degree Course Units,

(b) a minimum GPA of 3.70 for all course units of the subject of specilization, and

(c) grades of A or better for Special Degree Course Units aggregating

to a minimum of 30 credits

2. Second Class (Upper Division)

(a) a minimum GPA of 3.30 for Special Degree Course Units,

(b) a minimum GPA of 3.30 for all course units of the subject of specilization, and

(c) grades of A- or better for Special Degree Course Units aggregating to a minimumof 24 credits

3. Second Class (Lower Division)

(a) a minimum GPA of 3.00 for Special Degree Course Units, and

(b) a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all course units of the subject of specilization

14.2.8 Option of reverting to B.Sc. General Degree

A student reading for a B.Sc. Special Degree may request for the award of the B.Sc GeneralDegree foregoing the special degree. This request should be made in completion of the 3rdacademic year or within 14 days after the release of the final results of the Special Degreeprogramme. The student shall satisfy the following conditions:

1. The results of the B.Sc General Degree shall be determined solely on the basis of courseunits he/she has followed in the first three academic years.

2. A student shall be deemed to have passed the Bachelor of Science (General) DegreeExamination if he/she has satisfied the requirements of the section 7 of the Bachelorof Science (General) Degree By-Law.

3. The minimum number of credits required for a subject to be called a main subject ofa three year degree would be 24 credits.

4. A student shall be eligible for an award of Honours for the B.Sc. (General) Degreeif he/she has completed the requirements within first three academic years from thedate of first registration in accordance with the section 8 of the Bachelor of Science(General) Degree By-Law.

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14.3 Other requirements for the completion of a Degree

14.3.1 Attendance at Practical Course Units:

Students are required to maintain a minimum of 80% attendance at theory and/or practicalclasses of a Course Unit to be eligible to sit for the relevant examination. Those who do notfulfil this requirement will be considered as to have failed in the particular Course Unit.

N.B. The procedure that should be followed when a student gets absent at classes andexaminations due to an illness is described under Section 16.3.

14.3.2 Release of Final Results

B.Sc. (General) Degree: In addition to the examination Criteria stated under Section14.2, the candidates have to fulfill the following in order to release the final results of the B.Sc. (General) Degree.

1. Pass in English Proficiency Level I (ENG1b10) and Level II (ENG2b10) tests.

2. Pass in Course Unit “MAT1142: Mathematics for Biology”. This requirement is ap-plicable only for Biological Science candidates.

3. Pass the examination of Computer Literacy Course (ICT1b13 (CLC)) conducted byComputer Unit. This requirement is applicable only for students who do not followcomputer science as a subject.

B.Sc. (Special) Degree: In addition to the examination Criteria stated under 14.2,the candidates have to fulfill the following in order to release the final results of the B.Sc.(Special) Degree.

1. Pass in English Proficiency Level I, Level II and Level III (ENG1b10, ENG2b10, andENG3b10) Examinations.

2. Pass in Course Unit “MAT1142: Mathematics for Biology”. This requirement is ap-plicable only for Biological Science candidates.

3. Pass the examination of Computer Literacy Course (ICT1b13 (CLC)) conducted byComputer Unit. This requirement is applicable only for students who do not followcomputer science as a subject.

4. Pass in course unit(c- or better) FSC3252: Scientific Writing and Research.

14.4 Fees

14.4.1 Fees Levied for Registration for a Degree Programme

Following table provides the details of fees to be paid for different activities by each under-graduate on registration for a degree programme.

Degree Programme Fees per Level Amount (Rs.)Undergraduate Registration fee:

B.Sc. (General) Degree - Level I 450.00B.Sc. (General) Degree - Level II 200.00B.Sc. (General) Degree - Level III 200.00B.Sc. (Special) Degree - Level I 200.00B.Sc. (Special) Degree - Level II 200.00Medical fee* 50.00Science deposit 100.00Library deposit 100.00

*Should be paid at the beginning of every Level

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Any repeat student who wants to follow a relevant Theory Course Unit for anotheroccasion may follow it after making a payment of Rs.250.00 per course Unit, only if theFaculty Board approval is granted.

14.4.2 Examination Fees

No examination fee is levied from all undergraduates, who are sitting for any examinationfor the first time. Students, who sit for examinations more than once, will have to pay anexamination fee as lay down by the university. Information on present examination fees islisted below.

All theory course units - per credit Rs. 20/=All practical course units - per credit Rs. 30/=All combined course units - per credit Rs.25/=Other course units MAT1142, ICT1b13 (CLC), ICT2b13 (CCIT) Rs. 40/=

ENG1101/1201/2101/2201/3101/3201

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15 Gold Medals and Awards

15.1 Gold Medals

• L.C. De Silva Memorial Gold MedalA student who obtains the highest aggregate marks in the Bachelor of Science Degreefinal examination in Biological Science with a First Class Honours or a Second Classhonours (Upper Division) is awarded this Gold Medal.

• R. H. Wijayanayake Gold MedalA student who obtains the highest aggregate marks in Bachelor of Science (Special)Degree in Chemistry with a First Class Honours or a Second Class Honours (UpperDivision) is awarded this Gold Medal.

• Dr.(Mrs.) Chandra Jayawardana Memorial Gold MedalA student who followed the Bachelor of Science (General) Degree Course in PhysicalScience with Physics as a subject, and scored the highest aggregate marks at theBachelor of Science (General) Degree Examination is awarded this Gold Medal.

• Wasantha Mohotti Memorial Gold MedalA student who obtained a First Class Honours with the highest aggregate marks inthe Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree Examination in Physical Science is awardedthis Gold Medal.

• Ronnie De Mel Gold MedalA student who obtained a First Class Honours with the highest aggregate marks inthe final Examinations leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science is awarded thisGold Medal.

• Professor Isabelle Attali Memorial Gold MedalA student who scored the highest aggregate marks at the B.Sc. (Special) DegreeExamination in Mathematics with a First Class Honours is awarded this Gold Medal.

• Dr. Jude Peiris Memorial Gold MedalA student who scored the highest aggregate for the Industrial Mathematics Course atthe B.Sc. (General) Degree in Physical Science Examination with at least a SecondClass honours (Upper Division) Honours is awarded this Gold Medal.

• Industrial and Financial Systems(IFS)Gold MedalA student who followed Computer Science as a subject achieving grade A for at least50% of Computer Science core course units and obtained the highest aggregate markwith at least a Second Class honours (Upper Division) pass at the B.Sc. GeneralDegree final examination in Physical Science.

• Tissaweera Siriwardene Jinasena Memorial Gold MedalA student who obtained the B. Sc. (General) Degree with at least a Second Class(Upper Division) Honours, securing the highest overall GPA for Chemistry (core andoptional) Course Units registered for the degree is awarded this Gold Medal

• Professor Alawattagoda Pemadasa Memorial Gold MedalA student who obtained the B.Sc. (Special/General) Degree with a First Class Honourssecuring the highest GPA for Botany Course Units with at least 24 core and optionalBotany Course Units registered for the degree is awarded this Gold Medal.

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15.2 Annual Student Awards

Vice Chancellor’s and Dean’s awards shall be awarded annually to the students with the bestoverall performance in each faculty under the approved marking scheme. These awards arefunded by the University and administered by the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor withthe collaboration of faculties and assistance of the Examinations and the Student Affairsbranches.

15.2.1 Dean’s Awards and Dean’s List for Overall Performance

Best five students in each batch from each faculty shall be selected under the approvedmarking scheme.

• Dean’s Awards for Overall Performance Dean’s awards shall be awarded to thebest student in each batch under following categories at an award ceremony held atthe faculty.

For non medical students

• Best first year students

• Best second year student

• Best third year student (including both general and special students)

• Best fourth year student (For special students of Faculties of Science and H &SS, and students from Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering, FMST, M &F andAllied Health Science degree programme )

For medical students

• Best 2nd MBBS student

• Best 3rd MBBS student

• Best Final MBBS Student

A certificate of achievement (and a cash prize of Rs.10,000.00) will be awarded annuallyat an Awards Ceremony held at faculty level.

• Dean’s List for Overall Performance Next four students in each batch who topthe list under the approved marking scheme shall be included in the Dean’s list andannounced at the relevant Faculty Board. A certificate of achievement will be awardedto each student at an awards ceremony held at the faculty.

15.2.2 The Vice Chancellor’s Awards and Vice Chancellor’s List for OverallPerformance

Best overall student who completed the degree from each faculty shall be selected under theapproved marking scheme. Next two best students from each faculty shall be included inthe Vice Chancellors’s list.

• Vice Chancellor’s Award for Overall Performance A Gold Medal and a Certifi-cate of Achievement shall be awarded. Students of graduating batch will be elegiblefor the Vice Chancellor’s Award. The Gold Medal and the Certificate of Achievementwill be awarded at the General Convocation.

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• Vice Chancellor’s List for Overall Performance Next two students who topthe list under the approved marking scheme from each faculty shall be included inthe Vice Chancellor’s list and announced at relevant Faculty Board. A certificate ofachievement will be awarded at an award ceremony held at the Faculty.

15.2.3 Application procedure

• Students shall apply for the awards using an application form issued by the University.Application forms shall be available at Dean’s office and can be downloaded fromuniversity website.

• Students shall submit certified copies of all the documentary evidence with the appli-cation.

• Students shall submit their applications through their Mentors/Academic Advisorswho shall certify the contents of the applications.

• Students shall be prepared for and participate in an interview if the selection panelrequests.

15.2.4 Eligibility requirements

• Academic RequirementsFor Non-Medical students: The students obtaining an average GPA required for aSecond Class Upper Division or above in the first attempt of the relevant examinationof the courses of study in each academic year will be eligible for an award.For Medical students: Students obtaining 2nd Class Upper division or above in thefirst attempt of the relevant examination of the courses of study will be eligible for anaward.

• Other Requirements

• Any student who has been punished by the University and/or warned (in writ-ing) by the Vice Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor as found guilty for anymisconduct shall not be eligible for an award.

• The overall score achieved by the applicant shall be 70 marks or above for theVice Chancellor’s Award/ List and 65 marks or above for the Dean’s Award/List.

15.2.5 Selection Criteria

• Academic Achievements (Maximum 60 marks)

• For Non- Medical students:Case 1: If the applicant has the highest GPA above the required GPA for firstclass or the required GPA for the first class which is higher shall be given 60marks and other student shall be given marks which are scaled down accordingtheir GPA.Case 2: If there no applicant having highest GPA above the required GPA forfirst class or the required GPA for the first class, 60 marks shall be given forthe required GPA for the first class and the other eligible students shall be givenmarks which are scaled down according to their GPA.

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The average of the GPA obtained at each examination of relevant academic yearshall be considered separately for the Dean’s Award. The overall GPA obtainedfor all examinations shall be considered for the Vice Chancellor’s Award.

• For Medical students:Case 1: The applicant with the highest total aggregate above the required marksfor the first class or the required marks for the first class which is higher shallbe given 60 marks. The other eligible students shall be given marks which arescaled down according to their total aggregate.Case 2: If there no applicant having highest aggregate above the required marksfor first class or the required marks for the first class, 60 marks shall be givenfor the required total aggregate for the first class and the other eligible studentsshall be given marks which are scaled down according to their total aggregate.

The total aggregate obtained at each examination of relevant academic year shallbe considered separately for the Dean’s Award, the total aggregate obtained forall examinations (2nd MBBS, 3rd MBBS and Final MBBS) shall be consideredfor the Vice Chancellors Award.

• Sports Achievements (Maximum 20 marks) Maximum twenty marks shall beallocated for Sports achievements as follows:

Description MarksWorld University Games/National Games

First Place 20Second Place 15Third Place 10Participation for an event (maximum up to 10 marks) 5

International Sports event representing the UniversityFirst Place 10Second Place 8Third Place 6Participation for an event 3

Inter University EventsFirst Place 6Second Place 5Third Place 4Participation for an event (Maximum up to 04 Marks) 2

Inter Faculty EventsFirst Place 1.5Second Place 1Third Place 0.5University Colors/ Best Athlete/ Player of the year 3Post of President, Vice President, Secretary,Junior Treasurer, Editor of Sports Council 1/position/year

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• Other Achievements (Maximum 20 marks) Maximum twenty marks shall beallocated for extracurricular activities other than sports.

Description MarksPost of President, Vice President, Secretary, Junior Treasure and Editor 1 positionof Student Unions/Societies/Associations for yearParticipation at the ”Kavitha” Talent Show First Place 10or Equivalent event Second Place 8

Third Place 6Participation for an Event Final Round 4

University approved event /competition/Orator/Singing/Dancing/Poetry Writing/Scrip Writing etc.) (Solo or Group)

UniversityLevel

First Place 5Second Place 4Third Place 3

FacultyLevel

First Place 2Second Place 1.5Third Place 0.5

Recipient of Patent 8University approved Event Organizing 0.5Inter University Level Competition/Awards First Place/Best Award 6

Second Place 5Third Place 4

Approved University representation at International Forum / Event 5Paper accepted/presented at any Conference/Symposia 3Publication of Books / Holding of Individual Exhibition 2(Paintings/Arts/Handcrafts/etc.)Contribution to official function of the University 0.5

Special Note:

• If the overall score achieved by two or more candidates for the Vice Chancellor’sAwards is identical, special panel consisting Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chan-cellor and Dean of the relevant Faculty shall reevaluate the candidates to selectthe best student

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16 Student Service Facilities

There is a Student Affairs Branch with a Senior Assistant Registrar at the University tolook after the needs of the students outside their courses. It is located in the second floorof the administration building. Many services such as registration of students, Mahapolascholarships, bursaries, student hostels and cafeterias are operated by the Student Affairsbranch.

In addition, this branch coordinates two other important services, Student CounsellingService and Health Service.

16.1 Counselling Service Centre

The counselling centre is located in the Science Faculty Complex. Counselling service cen-tre’s mission is to provide services and programmes, which promote the personal developmentand psychological well being of students, and to encourage a university atmosphere which isconducive to growth and which maximizes students’ educational attainments. Students havethe opportunity to discuss their various mental, social, economical problems or any othermatters which they face during their University education. Counsellors, who are Senior aca-demics, offer their assistance, advice and guidance to those students in need. Each facultyhas its own group of Student Counsellors. In addition, students also have the opportunityto discuss their problems with other academics.

Senior Student Counsellor of the UniversityProf. E. P. S. Chandana

Deputy Senior Student Counsellor of the FacultyDr. S. Wanniarachchi

Student Counsellors of the Faculty of ScienceDr. N. Yapage Dr. N.P. DissanayakeMrs. K.C.N. Shanthidevi Dr. A.S. RanaweeraDr. W.S. Hemalika Dr. W.M.K. De SilvaDr. W.A. Indika Dr. H.D. JayasekaraDr. B.G.S.A Pradeep Dr. N.M. WikramageDr. N.K. Kalutharage

16.2 Career Guidance Unit

16.2.1 Introduction

Career guidance for undergraduates in universities was recently recognized as a matter ofpolicy by the Government of Sri Lanka. At the University of Ruhuna, the Career GuidanceUnit was set up in March 2000 to provide career guidance services to the undergraduates.Since then, the unit has implemented various pogrammes to make the undergraduates awareof the employment opportunities available, develop the professional qualities and skills re-quired to perform smart in the job market while effectively utilizing career opporunities anddevelop the attitudesand soft skills of the students essential to manage both personal lifeand student life. The unit is also in the process of building continuous links with the privatesector as well as the government institutions to facilitate productive interaction betweenthe undergraduates and such institutions to make use the industrial training and careeropportunities.

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16.2.2 Staff of Career Guidance Unit

This unit comprises of a Director, Faculty Career Advisors and Career Guidance Counselorsas mentioned below.

Director A. C. Karunaratna/Senior LecturerTel. Office: 041-2222681, Ext: 2132, Mobile: 071 6054017E-mail: [email protected]

Career Ms. Sujeewa VidanagamageGuidance BA (Hons), MA (Sociology), PGD (Counseling),Counselor Dip. in Counselling(IPC), MPC

Mobile: 071 4475666E-mail: [email protected]. Pubudu MallawarachchiB.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna), Dip. in Counseling (Ruhuna),Industrial Training(Korea)Mobile: 071 8359365E-mail: [email protected]. R. M. Anusha RathnayakaBA (Image Art), Dip. in Career Guidance, Dip. in PhotographyMobile: 071 0473119E-mail: [email protected]. W.P. Nilanka SrinathBA(Hons)(Ruhuna), MA(BPU), MA(Kelaniya), Royal Pandith(OSS),PGD in Counseling(Colombo), PGD in Education(OUSL)Mobile: 071 4395787Email: [email protected]

Computer Mr. N. B. R. MadhushankaApplicationAssistantOffice Assistant Mr. H.P.V. Prasil Priyantha

Faculty Career Advisors

Faculty of Agriculture Ms. K.S. Nadeeshani De Silva / Senior LecturerDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsFaculty of AgricultureMobile: 071 7553936E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Engineering Dr. Ruwan Gallage / Senior LecturerDepartment of Mechanical & Manufacturing EngineeringTel: 076 6450433E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Fisheries and Dr. P. N. Ranasinghe / Senior LecturerMarine Science & Technology Department of Oceanography & Marine Geology

Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science & TechnologyTel: 071 8425475E.mail: [email protected]

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Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Mr. Nandasiri Keembiyahetti/ Senior LecturerDepartment of EconomicsTel: 071 5359388Email: [email protected]

Faculty of Management & Finance Mr. A. G. Deepal /Senior LecturerDepartment of Accounting and FinanceTel: 071 2168524E.mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Medicine Dr. Avindra Jayawerdeena/Senior LecturerDepartment of Medical Education &Staff Development UnitMobile: 0770530249E.mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Science Dr. K.K.G.U. Hemamali / Senior LecturerDepartment of BotanyFaculty of ScienceMobile: 071 8209489

Faculty of Technology Mr. E.A. Dinesh Kumara/ LecturerDepartment of Engineering TechnologyMobile: 071 3940689Email: [email protected]

16.2.3 Activities of the Career Guidance Unit

Career Planning Career Development Skill Development1. Soft skills and personality 1. Blossm your life 1. First Aid training

development (06 weeks program) 2. Table manners2. Workshop on CV writing & 2. New trends of job market 3. Community Services

interview facing 3. How to succeed 4. Leadership program3. How to plan your life 4. ”Oba Asirimathya” 5. Educational Magazine4. How to achieve your targets 5. How to become a leader 6. Telephone Skills5. Identify yourself and your friends 6. Positive attitudes 7. Communication Skills6. Good behavior & sex education 8. Seven habits of higly

for young university students effective people7. Job fair

16.3 University Medical Facilities

The medical center and the Dental Clinic are located in a building close to the Department ofPhysics. There is an also ayurvedic medical center located near Bachelors Quarters. Thesecenters provides health care to staff and students.

Medical Officers:University Medical Officers Dr. A. WeerasingheDental Surgeon Dr. (Mrs.) S. AtapattuAyurvedic Medical Officer Dr. M. A. T. T. Wickramasinghe

Every student of the university at the first enrollment must face a medical test. The aimof this test is to determine whether the student has suitable health condition to continuethe academic career without difficulties. If a student is found to be suffering from a se-vere decease, he/she is directed to special clinics in the hospital for treatments. During theacademic year, the medical centre is open for treatment for students as well as staff from8.00 am to 5.00 pm on weekdays. All drugs are free of charge. If a prescribed drug is notavailable in the clinic, the University will reimburse the expenses.

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16.3.1 Illness During Examination Period

If a student is unable to sit for the exam due to an illness he/ she should inform the Universitymedical officer and examination branch immediately. The medical certificates obtained fromoutside medical officers should be submitted to the examinations branch within three dayswith the approval of the University medical officer.

Whenever necessary students should follow the above procedure in producing medicalcertificate for smooth functioning of their education during stipulated period of study.

16.4 Miscellaneous Facilities

• Cafeterias (for students & Staff)There are three cafeterias located in the Wellamadama University Complex.

• Shops

– The ‘World University Service’ maintains a bookshop (WUS Book Shop), whichstocks stationary goods.

– The University also maintains a co-operative store (SANASA) in university premises,and daily provisions can be bought from it.

– Facilities of Barbour Saloon and Shoe repair are also available inside the univer-sity.

• Monthly Season TicketsRuhuna University students are able to buy monthly season tickets at concessionaryrates for the train service and for the public bus service.

• Postal ServiceRuhuna University post- office is located opposite to the main entrance gate. It isopen from Monday through Saturday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

• BanksBranches of Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank are located at the University premises.The usual banking hours apply to these branches.

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17 Student Unions and Societies

17.1 Science Faculty Students’ Union

According to the amended University act of 1988, Section 26, students of each faculty canform a Faculty Union comprised of all students of the faculty. The main objective of thisunion is to promote academic actions, to safeguard the rights of the student population, towork for the advancement and welfare of the students and the faculty.

17.2 Student Societies

In addition to the Faculty Union, there are other registered societies, which are affiliated todifferent departments.

• Nature Explorers’ Society

• Science Faculty Kala Hawula

• Buddhist Society

• Inventors and Innovators Society

• Scientific Martial Arts & Yoga Exercise society

• Botanical Society

• Zoological Society

• Birder’s Club

• Physics Society

• Research Circle

• Chemical Society

• Photography Society

• Ruhuna University Mathematics and Statistics Society (RUMSS)

• Sports Club

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18 Other Information

18.1 The Cultural Centre

This center functions in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. It consists ofan Aesthetic Unit and a Research Unit.

Aesthetic Unit helps to promote aesthetic sensitivity, creative skills among the universitypopulation. The unit conducts classes on oriental music, western music, violin, dancing,cinematic study, literacy efficiency, drawing and sculpting from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. onweekdays and from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at weekends. Research Unit researches andconserves the regional cultural features and heritage of national importance. It is furtherexpected to undertake activities to conserve the regional folk arts and folklore, to collectand conserve the cultural features endemic to this region, to publish classical articles andmake documentary films on the traditional performing arts of the South and the artistes ofthe South.

Mr. Jayantha Amarasinghe officiates as the coordinator of the center and Mr. MahindaK. Udawela who has been appointed by the Cultural Ministry functions as Cultural Officer.

18.2 Resource Centre for Modern Languages

Resource Centre for Modern Languages was established in April 2002 with the aim to providestudents with opportunities to study various languages other than “Sinhala” and “English”.The activities of this centre are (coordinated & looked after by) a committee of academics,which includes a Coordinator ( Mr. N.A.D. Jayasinghe) and one representative from eachFaculty of the University.

Presently, the Language centre conducts classes an the languages of French, German,Japanese, Tamil and Swedish for students with the help of resource persons available in theUniversity academic community.

18.3 Employment opportunities for graduates

18.3.1 Temporary Demonstrator

Almost all Departments recruit a considerable number of students as Temporary Demon-strators on completion of their final examination. These assignments normally last for threemonths up to two years. The selection is based on their performance at examinations as wellas in the classes. Special attention is given to satisfactory attendance at lectures and prac-tical classes and performance at English Examinations conducted by the English LanguageTeaching Unit of the University.

18.3.2 Research Assistantships

Graduates with satisfactory performance at academic programmes would have opportunitiesto obtain Research Assistantships depending on the facilities and grants available in differentdepartments of the faculty. A limited number of Research Assistants will be allowed toproceed for postgraduate degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.

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19 Appendix - Administrative Officers of the University

RegistrarMrs. P.S. Kalugama, B.A. (Econ) (Sp.) Hons. (SJP), M.A. (Edu) London, UK, MBA(RUH)Bursar (Acting)Mr. A.M.A. Siriwardhana, B.Sc. (SJP), ICASL (Inter Mediate)Deputy Bursar

Administrative/Finance Officers of Wellamadama Complex

1. Legal & DocumentationsMr. G.L. Erathna, LL.B. (Sri Lanka) Attorney-At-Law, P.G. Dip. in Conflict Resolu-tion (CMB)Deputy Registrar (Legal & Documentation)

2. General AdministrationMrs. P.M.S.P. Yapa, B.Sc. (Sp.) Hons. (RUH), MBA (RUH)Deputy Registrar

Mrs. T.D.G. Pathirana, B.Sc. (General) Hons. (RUH)Senior Assistant Registrar

3. ExaminationsMrs. C. Seneviratne, B.Sc. (General) Hons. (RUH), PDBA (RUH), Dip. in English(CMB)Deputy Registrar

Mrs. N. Matharaarachchi, B.A. (General) (PDN), BMS Hons. (OUSL), M.A. Po-litical Science(KLN)Senior Assistant Registrar

4. Non Academic EstablishmentMrs. K.G.C.A. Bandarathilake, B.Sc. Management (Public) (Sp.) Hons. (SJP),ICASL (Inter Mediate), Executive Dip. in Accounting & Finance Part I (ICASL)Senior Assistant Registrar

5. Academic EstablishmentMrs. H.G.N. Devika, B.A. (KLN)Senior Assistant Registrar

6. Distance and Continuing Education UnitMr. W.W. Anura, B.A. Hons. (PDN), M.A. (CPDS) Tribhuwan, Nepal, Dip. in En-glish for Employment (RUH), Dip. in Psychological Counseling (RUH)Assistant Registrar

7. Salaries & PaymentsMrs. K.V.R. Vidyaratne, B.B.A. (Sp.) Hons (RUH), CBA (ICASL), MAAT, Dip. inEnglish for Employment (RUH)Senior Assistant Bursar

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8. AccountsMr. De Zoysa, D.L.R., B.Sc. (Sp.) Hons. Accounting (SJP), ACAAssistant Bursar

9. SuppliesMrs. B.H. Chintha, B.Com. (Sp.) Hons. (KLN), PDBS (RUH), Dip. in English forEmployment (RUH)Senior Assistant Bursar

10. Internal AuditMr. O.V.L.P. Anura, BBA (Sp.) Hons. (RUH)Senior Assistant Internal AuditorMr. S.W. Kodithuwakku, B.Com. (Sp.) (RUH), PG Dip. in ICASLSenior Assistant Internal Auditor

11. LibraryMrs. G.A.J. HemmaliSenior Assistant Registrar (Library Service)

Mr. C.P.K. Edirisinghe, B.A. (Stat) Hons. (SJP), PDBA (RUH)Senior Assistant Registrar (Library Service)

12. International Affairs Unit & Internal Quality Assurance UnitMiss. M.I. Dilhani, B.Sc. Agric.Assistant Registrar

13. Student AffairsMrs. L.D.K.T. Dassanayaka, Dip. in Human Resource Mgt (CMB), MHRM (CMB),Higher Dip. in Business Administration (CMB)Senior Assistant Registrar

14. Security SectionMr. H.N. DiasChief Security Officer

15. Physical EducationMr. P.N. Weerasinghe, B.Com (Sp.) (SJP), Dip. in Sports (School of Sports)Director of Physical Education

16. Lands & BuildingsMr. S. Diyunuge, B.Sc. (Eng.) Hons. (MRT), PG. Dip. (BSE), MIES, AMIESLWorks Engineer

Administrative/ Finance Officers of Faculties

1. Faculty of Humanities & Social SciencesMr. P.A. Piyal Renuka, B.A. Statistics (SJP), P.G. Dip. in Comty Devt (CMB),PDBA (RUH)Senior Assistant Registrar

2. Faculty of ScienceMiss. K.D.De.S. Jayasekara, B.Sc. (Zoology)(sp.)Hons.(CMB), M.Sc. (NRM) (PDN)Assistant Registrar

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3. Faculty of Management & FinanceMr. K.G. Nalintha KumaraAssistant Registrar

4. Faculty of Fisheries & Marine Sciences and TechnologyMrs. D.M.H.C. Dasanayake, B.Sc.Hons in Business Information Technology(Uni.ofGreenwich)Assistant Registrar

5. Faculty of Graduate StudiesMr. L. Isuru Kalpage, B.Sc. (Finance) (Sp.) Hons. (SJP), Intermediate Level(ICASL)Senior Assistant Registrar

6. Faculty of AgricultureMrs. S.K.K. Mudalige, B.Sc. Agric. Hons. (RUH), M.Sc. (PDN), Certificate inHuman Resource Management (Massey), MBA (RUH)Deputy Registrar

Miss. H. Pushpika Hewaratne, P.B. Mgt (KLN), Dip in Accountancy (SLIATE), Dipin Com.Software (Technical Educational Institute), ICASL, (Intermediate Level)Assistant Bursar

Mr. U.P. Belpagodagamage, B.Sc. Agric. (RUH)Farm Manager

Mr. R.J.K. Rajapakshe, B.Sc. Agric. Hons. (RUH)Curator (Landscape)

7. Faculty of EngineeringMrs. G.H.C. Nadeeshani, B.Sc.HRM(Sp.)Hons.(SJP),CIMA(Final)Assistant RegistrarMrs. A.S.I. Fernando, B.Com. (KLN), ACAAssistant Bursar

Mr. A.G.K.M.S. Sriyantha, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Production) (PDN)Workshop Engineer

8. Faculty of MedicineMrs. A. Anusha, B.Sc. (Business Administration) (Sp.) (SJP), Final I (ICASL)Senior Assistant Bursar

Mrs. V. Hiroshini Piyadasa, B.Sc. Hons. Agric (RUH)Senior Assistant Registrar

9. Faculty of TechnologyMiss. R. Sivanesan, Higher National Dip.in AccountingAssistant Registrar

R.C. Katipearachchi, B.Sc. Accounting (Sp.), AAT, ICASL (Intermediate Level)Assistant Bursar

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